Edna O'Brien - Saints and Sinners

Scotsman“Rich material all neatly evoked by the collection's title...” Predominantly situates itself in mid-20th century Ireland. 11 pearls beautifully strung – evokes both verbally and visually the grace and fine poise of the likes of Kavanagh, whose weary stoicism finds perfect balance in writing of Ireland...

The Independent“Still holds her place as a revealer of the nation's soul...” A remarkable, tragic forbearance for suffering. O'Brien scatters her stories with small, beautifully-tended and thrillingly described gardens, as lush as they are sweet-smelling. Focuses on emotional exile...

Financial Times“Her protagonists are wonderfully flawed and vulnerable...” So who are the eponymous saints? Who are the new Adam and Eve? O’Brien’s compassionate, mesmerising tales exhilaratingly refuse to spell that out. They seem set in an Ireland of long ago. Angled towards the act and art of memory...

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