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‘Riders to the Sea’ (1904), is a classic one-act tragedy by famed Irish playwright J.M. Synge. Maurya, a widower of the Aran Islands who has lost her husband and five sons to the sea, is alarmed when she learns that her brother’s body has also washed up on the beaches of Donegal.Convinced that tragedy will befall her still, Maurya pleads with her only living son, Bartley, to not brave the tempestuous waters to journey to County Galway for business. When he does not listen, Maurya must only wait to see if her predictions will come true: that by night’s fall she will have no sons left...A heart-breaking drama that captures the beautiful lyricism of the Irish, ‘Riders to the Sea’ conveys colossal emotion in such a minute play. With riveting dialogue throughout, Synge explores the hopelessness of humanity in the face of nature.The futility of human life in ‘Riders to the Sea’ is echoed in other classic Irish plays like Samuel Beckett’s ‘Waiting for Godot’ (1953). With the timeless universality of its message, ‘Riders of the Sea’ is sure to find a home with modern audiences looking to experience one of the most profound tragedies of the 20th century.Edmund John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909) was an Irish poet, playwright, and defining figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Born in County Dublin to upper-middle-class Protestants, Synge suffered from Hodgkin’s disease which led to his home-schooling.Soon after graduating from Trinity College Dublin, Synge became a renowned poet and playwright, but his success was short-lived as he passed away from cancer at 37. He is best remembered for his play ‘The Playboy of the Western World’, an incredibly controversial work at the time of its publication and performance.Regarded by Yeats as ‘the greatest dramatic genius of Ireland’, Synge has held a lasting legacy, being a key influence for acclaimed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and the subject of Joseph O’Connor’s novel ‘Ghost Light’ (2010).

Sarah Casey, determined to be made an honest woman, convinces reluctant local Tinker, Michael Byrne, to marry her. After harassing the local priest into officiating their wedding for half the price, Sarah’s dreams might be about to come true.That is until Michael’s scornful Mother intervenes and steals the priest’s money. Refusing to wed the couple until his money is returned, the hopeless priest unleashes the fury of the Tinkers.J.M. Synge’s ‘The Tinker’s Wedding’ (1909) is a classic two-act play of comedic genius that pokes fun at Irish country folk. An incredibly controversial play when it was first staged due to its treatment of the priest, ‘The Tinker’s Wedding’ is an excellent ode to failed and farcical matrimony and is perfect for anyone who enjoys weddings-gone-wrong comedies like ‘Bridesmaids’ or the British classic ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’.Edmund John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909) was an Irish poet, playwright, and defining figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Born in County Dublin to upper-middle-class Protestants, Synge suffered from Hodgkin’s disease which led to his home-schooling. Soon after graduating from Trinity College Dublin, Synge became a renowned poet and playwright, but his success was short-lived as he passed away from cancer at 37.He is best remembered for his play ‘The Playboy of the Western World’, an incredibly controversial work at the time of its publication and performance. Regarded by Yeats as ‘the greatest dramatic genius of Ireland’, Synge has held a lasting legacy, being a key influence for acclaimed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and the subject of Joseph O’Connor’s novel ‘Ghost Light’ (2010).

It is 1846, famine is gripping Ireland and nowhere is it crueller than in Mayo on the west coast.Owen FitzDeane of Ballyford Castle is a good landlord, but even he is powerless to save all his tenants.When he comes upon a half-dead girl beside the road, he insists on taking her back to the castle, to see if they can save her.But Eilinora is no ordinary girl and soon superstition and fear begin to swirl around her, while Lord FitzDeane of Ballyford falls deeper under her spell.This is the story which sets in motion the events of Nadine Dorries's brilliant new novel Ruby Flynn.Nadine Dorries was born in Liverpool in the 1950s and raised on a council estate, the daughter of a bus driver. Her first novel, 'The Four Streets', was inspired by memories of her childhood, particularly her Irish grandmother who she was very close to.

Irland, 1845: Mehrere Missernten führen das ganze Land in eine schreckliche Hungersnot. Wie so viele verliert auch Éanna ihr Zuhause und ihre Familie. Bettelarm und ganz auf sich allein gestellt, kämpft sie fortan jeden Tag aufs Neue ums Überleben. Bis sie auf Brendan Flynn trifft, der einen Ausweg aus ihrer verzweifelten Lage zu kennen scheint: Ihre letzte Chance ist die rettende Schiffspassage nach Amerika. Doch dafür müssen die beiden erst das nötige Geld auftreiben. Und kann Éanna dem jungen Iren überhaupt vertrauen?Mit einer Gesamtauflage in Deutschland von fast sechs Millionen zählt Rainer M. Schröder alias Ashley Carrington zu den erfolgreichsten deutschsprachigen Schriftstellern von Jugendbüchern sowie historischen Gesellschaftsromanen für Erwachsene.

Jeanie Masterson ist die Tochter des Bestatters in dem beschaulichen irischen Städtchen Kilcross. Von ihrem Vater hat sie die Gabe geerbt, mit den Verstorbenen sprechen zu können und deren letzten Wünsche entgegenzunehmen. Diese Fähigkeit verleiht ihr einen besonderen Status, zugleich bedeutet sie aber auch eine große Bürde: Denn sie muss entscheiden, welche Botschaften sie den Verbliebenen übermittelt und welche sie lieber für sich behält. Als ihre Jugendliebe Fionn nach London geht, fühlt Jeanie sich zum Bleiben verpflichtet, weil sie hier in Kilcross gebraucht wird. Aber vergessen kann sie ihn nie.Anne Griffin porträtiert eine junge Frau, hin- und hergerissen zwischen Pflichtgefühl und ihrem Wunsch nach Befreiung und Selbstbestimmung. Ein fesselnder und herzerwärmender Roman über das Leben, das Sterben und das, was das Leben lebenswert macht.Anne Griffin ist eine irische Schriftstellerin. Sie erhielt für ihre Kurzgeschichten den John McGahern Award for Literature, außerdem stand sie u.a. auf der Shortlist für den Hennessy New Irish Writing Award und den Sunday Business Post Short Story Award.Ihr Romandebüt, "Ein Leben und eine Nacht", wurde in zahlreiche Länder verkauft, u. a. in die USA, nach Kanada, Frankreich und Holland, und stand auf Platz 1 der irischen Bestsellerliste. Anne Griffin lebt in Irland.

A lost girl. A mysterious house in Ireland. An invitation that changes everything.Twenty years ago, at the end of a hot long Irish summer, three sisters walk down to the cool lake at their home, Swan Hall. As Maeve and Aisling watch their beautiful younger sister Nuala laughing and splashing, it is hard to hide their envy of her. But later that morning, when Nuala drowns, they are devastated.Now, as Iris scatters the ashes of her beloved mother Aisling onto the golden leaves of Central Park, she feels very alone. But then hope comes in an invitation across the sea to Ireland from her mother’s sister, Maeve – the sister Aisling left behind and never spoke to again.Swan Hall is more than Iris could ever have dreamed, sitting on the edge of a lake, full of history. But its dark corridors and staircases are caked in dust, and Iris feels a sense of unease. And then she finds a diary – Nuala’s diary from the summer she disappeared.As Iris reads Nuala’s slanting script, she uncovers dark secrets and shocking betrayals, and she begins to wonder: was Nuala’s death really an accident? Can Iris find the truth, and will it change everything she knows about her mother... and herself?A completely compelling and gripping read about the heartbreak and secrets that tore three sisters apart. Fans of Celeste Ng's ´Everything I Never Told You´ will like ´The Last Summer in Ireland´.What readers are saying about ´The Last Summer in Ireland´:"If you love Ireland, family secrets, or a romantic and thrilling story, The Last Summer In Ireland is for you!" - AndiReads"A heart-tugging mystery. I was glued to the pages and could hardly put it down. This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it was definitely a 5-star read!" - Goodreads reviewerNoelle Harrison is an Irish author who's been writing novels and plays for nearly thirty years. Her first novel, ´Beatrice´, was published in August 2004 and was a bestseller in Ireland.She is also published under the pen name Evie Blake and my Valentina Trilogy hit the Der Spiegel Bestseller List in 2013. Her aim is to tell women's stories from the past and present and to give voice to those who are rarely heard.

Emocionante y profunda novela de descubrimiento de un autor de sensibilidad exacerbada. La llegada de un desconocido a la pensión Green Harp Hostel en Falcarragh, Irlanda, desatará una oleada de recuerdos en su propietaria, Fidelis Mundy. La vida y los escollos de Fidelis nos servirán de hilo conductor a la hora de conocer a un personaje fascinante con una personalidad arrebatadora. Una historia de mitología, leyendas, bucles temporales, desamor y memoria en la que nada es lo que parece.Daniel Sarasola es un autor español nacido en Bilbao en 1962. Actor, dramaturgo, traductor y profesor además de escritor. Su extensa obra le ha valido colaboraciones con las instituciones culturales más importantes del mundo así como con revistas culturales y literarias varias. Trabaja tanto el teatro como la novela, con excelentes resultados en ambas disciplinas.

What lengths would you go to protect the ones you love? When the complex web of dark family secrets begins to gradually unravel, Tim and his sister Rose are consumed by trying to protect their 46-year-old secret, a secret that was never meant to be told.Faced with an impossible dilemma, they must decide whether to tell the truth or face the consequences.One thing's for sure, nothing remains buried forever...A gripping, highly emotive story of love, survival, dark family secrets and sibling loyalty. Perfect for the fans of Kathryn Hughes and Dorothy Koomson.'Incredibly moving, beautifully written, this dramatic tale of dark family secrets is impossible to put down. I loved it' -CARMEL HARRINGTON.'Adele O'Neill explores the complexities of familial love and loss, loyalty and betrayal in a remarkable debut novel' -MARGARET CARRAGHERAdele is a writer from County Wicklow who lives with her husband Alan and her two teenage daughters. Influenced by writers across all genres she has a particular fondness for fiction that is relatable and realistic. Her debut novel was awarded The Annie McHale Debut Novel Award for 2017. Adele writes overlooking the Irish Sea, which she credits for the tumultuous dynamics in the relationships and lives of her unsuspecting characters.

Poignant and uplifting, this is a story to remind hopeless romantics that you never know when true love might strike...Cassie Montgomery can remember a time where her life seemed pretty perfect. By day she was setting up her own little business in her sleek penthouse apartment, and by night sleeping on gazillion-count Egyptian cotton sheets next to her fiancée, once reputed to be Glasgow's most eligible bachelor.And yet one ordinary, fateful day, Cassie uncovers a secret that shatters her heart into tiny pieces, and changes her life forever...Escaping to a rural and idyllic coastal village, Cassie finds a cottage that, from the moment she steps through the rose-surrounded door, feels instantly like home. And then there's Mac, the cool surf teacher, who makes her question what really makes her happy – and makes her wonder if maybe, she might already have found the answer...Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Heidi Swain, Laura Kemp and Holly Martin.

Liebe geht durch den Magen - und Julie Caplin kennt die besten Rezepte.Hannah hat genug von ihrem Single-Alltag in Manchester. Kurzerhand meldet sie sich bei einer renommierten Kochschule in Irland an, denn gutes Essen ist ihre große Leidenschaft. Bei einem Zwischenstopp in Dublin lernt sie den charmanten Conor kennen. Die beiden verbringen einen romantischen Abend, doch sich ernsthaft zu verlieben kommt für beide nicht in Frage. So reist Hannah am darauffolgenden Tag weiter ins beschauliche County Kerry, wo sie die nächsten drei Monate verbringen wird. Der Ort liegt idyllisch zwischen grünen Hügeln und atemberaubender Steilküste, jeder kennt hier jeden. Und schon bald merkt Hannah, dass sie Conor nicht vergessen kann – und dass Geheimnisse in Dublin nicht gut aufgehoben sind ...Julie Caplin lebt im Südosten Englands, liebt Reisen und gutes Essen. Als PR-Agentin hat sie in diversen Großstädten gelebt und gearbeitet. Mittlerweile widmet sie sich ganz dem Schreiben.

When Ellen’s parents die, she inherits a pound50,000 fortune and goes to live with her uncle. While there, she falls for one of her two cousins and they secretly marry. However, Ellen’s rashness leads her to regret her actions, and she comes to the realisation that she loves her other cousin.‘The Elder Son’ (1835) is a classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

La nueva tendencia wellness que te ayudará a ser amable con la persona que eres.Esta es una guía práctica sobre los beneficios de la amabilidad y la bondad, una guía conformada por sencillos consejos que te ayudarán a vivir una vida más feliz y satisfactoria, a través de la combinación de dos de las fuerzas más importantes y necesarias actualmente: la atención plena y la autocompasión.Este libro te enseña cómo hacer de la atención plena tu aliado en la vida cotidiana, cómo aceptar quién eres y cómo reducir la ansiedad y los niveles de estrés a través de una serie de eficaces ejercicios. En un mundo caótico como el de hoy todos podemos beneficiarnos de las técnicas del Kindfulness.A través de la autocompasión consciente, este libro te ayudará a que te guste la persona que ves cada mañana en el espejo (con sus defectos y todo). Te ofrecerá las prácticas para aceptar la persona que eres, aprenderás a dejar de escuchar tu yo crítico interno y podrás cambiar tu vida a través de la amabilidad.El psicoterapeuta Padraig O'Morain confirma cómo a través del arte de cuidarnos a nosotros mismos a través de la amabilidad y el asegurarnos de vivir en el presente podemos disipar la negatividad en nuestra vida. Como resultado de amarte y aceptarte un poco más, mejorarás tus relaciones con los demás y te convertirás en un ser humano más compasivo y más feliz.Padraig O'Morain es un reputado psicoterapeuta con una fuerte presencia on line. Ha practicado el Mindfulness durante más de 25 años y lleva como profesor de este más de una década. Ha publicado títulos como Mindfulness on the go y Mindfulness for worriers. Su canal "Daily Mindfulness Reminder" es uno de los canales más seguidos en Inglaterra e Irlanda.

This is a love story, set in the Irish literary world between 1986 and 2015. When they were first introduced by the poet Derek Mahon, Alannah Hopkin was an arts journalist turned full-time writer and Aidan Higgins, twenty-three years her senior, was a literary stylist, often cited as the heir to Ireland’s great Modernist tradition. They wrote steadily during their twenty-nine years together, but their careers could not have been more different: while Aidan focused on fiction and memoirs, Alannah prioritised work that paid the bills. This gave Aidan the most stable and productive years of his life. But as his eyesight failed and his memory began to fade, Alannah became his carer and had to fight to keep her own writing career alive.Drawing from diaries and notebooks, and correspondence with writers such as Samuel Beckett, Alice Munro and Harold Pinter, this is a unique record of a major Irish writer. From the joyful honeymoon years – filled with launches, festivals and visits to their Kinsale home by Richard Ford, Edna O’Brien and other literary legends – to the increasingly difficult years of Aidan’s decline, Hopkin tells their story candidly and without commentary. She shows us how, in spite of all, they remained the best of friends, in love until Aidan’s very last breath.A Very Strange Man is an exceptional piece of writing, objective and authoritative, personal, honest and moving.Allannah Hopkin is based in southwest Ireland. She is The 2020 Frank O’Connor International Fellow. Her story collection "The Dogs of Inishere" was published by Dalkey Archive Press in 2017. Her stories have appeared in the London Magazine and The Cork Literary Review, among others, and have been short-listed for the RTÉ Short Story Award. She has published two novels with Hamish Hamilton.

Ein packender Thriller von Bestsellerautor Ralf Isau!Gründonnerstag in dem kleinen irischen Dorf Graiguenamanagh: Vor dem Kreuz der Dorfkirche wird ein junger Mann gefunden, der blutende Wunden an Händen und Füßen aufweist. Neben ihm: eine Dornenkrone. Und als der Mann benommen erwacht, spricht er Hebräisch. Kann er wirklich der wiedergeborene Messias sein? Ein wahrer Mediensturm bricht über das verschlafene Nest und den vermeintlichen Heiland herein. Hester McAteer, Sonderermittler des Vatikans, soll der Sache auf den Grund gehen. Doch dabei wird er nicht nur mit seiner eigenen Vergangenheit konfrontiert, sondern auch mit mysteriösen Todesfällen, die ihn an seinem Glauben zweifeln lassen.Ralf Isau wurde 1956 in Berlin-Tempelhof geboren. Nach einer kaufmännischen Ausbildung war er zunächst als Programmierer tätig, bevor er 1988 zur Schriftstellerei fand. Nach einem erfolgreichen Start im Bereich Kinder- und Jugendbuch wechselte Isau in das Erwachsenengenre. Er hat zahlreiche Fantasyromane veröffentlicht, die häufig mit historischen Fakten gespickt sind. Isau lebt mit seiner Frau in der Nähe von Ludwigsburg.

'Stefano eroe' è un romanzo di formazione di stampo autobiografico scritto da James Joyce. Pubblicato postumo, la vicenda editoriale dell'opera è tanto curiosa quanto travagliata. La vulgata vuole che, esasperato per i continui rifiuti degli editori, lo stesso Joyce abbia gettato nel fuoco il manoscritto originale, parzialmente messo in salvo dalla compagna Nora Barnacle. Il romanzo, giunto anni dopo ai lettori, riporta quindi soltanto una parte della storia originale di cui non ci resta che immaginare il continuo...James Joyce (1882 – 1941) è stato uno scrittore, poeta e drammaturgo irlandese fra i più importanti della sua epoca, nonché pioniere del genere modernista nella letteratura europea. Soprattutto in relazione alla sperimentazione linguistica presente nelle sue opere, è ritenuto uno dei migliori scrittori del ventesimo secolo e della letteratura di ogni tempo. Durante la sua vita intraprese molti viaggi attraverso l'Europa, ma l'ambientazione delle sue opere, così saldamente legata a Dublino, lo fece diventare uno dei più cosmopoliti e allo stesso tempo più locali scrittori irlandesi. "Il ritratto dell'artista da giovane", "Ulisse" e "Gente di Dublino" sono soltanto alcune delle opere in cui si possono ritrovare le caratteristiche principali della sua produzione, tra cui l'ampia caratterizzazione psicologica dei personaggi e l'avanguardismo linguistico.

Vingt et un ans ! Rosalyna Rosscullen attendait avec impatience son anniversaire.Désormais majeure, elle devient propriétaire d’un domaine irlandais et hérite de l’argent que lui a légué son père.— Tu n’es pas capable de gérer une telle fortune ! décrète son oncle. Et pour te protéger des coureurs de dot, nous allons, ta mère et moi, t’accompagner en Irlande. À Rosscullen, la jeune fille s’étonne du comportement étrange de sa mère et de son oncle. Pourquoi se troublent-ils à la seule évocation de leur voisin, le comte de Kilvarra ? Cet homme introuvable semble avoir un lien avec le secret qui entoure la mort du père de Rosalyna. Pourrait-il l’aider à découvrir la vérité ? Décidément, la lande irlandaise recèle des mystères que la jeune fille était loin de soupçonner…Barbara Cartland est une auteure britannique. Traduite en plus de 36 langues, elle est l’auteure contemporaine la plus prolifique et la plus lue au monde. Son secret : toucher le cœur de ses lectrices et faire entrer le rêve dans chacun de ses romans. En 2000, elle s’éteint à l’âge de 99 ans, en laissant un grand nombre de manuscrits inédits.

‘The Connemara Champion’ is the third and final book in the series about wild young pony Cuaifeach. His owner Doreen is struggling to look after the spirited stallion – but she knows he has it in him to be a champion. Cuaifeach is taken to Dublin to see if he can behave himself as a performance pony, before being entered into the prestigious Ballinalee Show. Will Cuaifeach become the prize-winning champion Doreen knows he can be? There are plenty more mischievous adventures ahead in this delightful conclusion to the story, by Swedish author Ann Henning.Ann Henning Jocelyn was born in Sweden in 1948. Following the death of her father, Ann and her siblings were raised by their mother in remote and beautiful Ed on the Norwegian border. Ann thrived here - by the age of four she was reading, and by five she had written her very first story. The family moved closer to Gothenburg following her mother’s remarriage, where Ann struggled in the new environment and turned to her love of reading and writing for comfort. Ann wrote her very first book ‘Honeylove the Bearcub’ by the time she was seven, and by nine she had a story published in a magazine. Ann attended Gothenburg University to study Classical Architecture and Drama, before moving to London to study theatre and drama. In 1982, Ann moved to Connemara on the west coast of Ireland to focus on her writing, where she still lives today along with her husband. The area is well-known for its’ ponies, and the creatures became part of Ann’s daily life, influencing her writing. Bestseller ‘The Connemara Whirlwind’, about life in the pony world of Connemara, was followed by ‘The Connemara Stallion’ and ‘The Connemara Champion’. Also a keen playwright and theatre advocate, Ann co-founded the Connemara Theatre Company which has shown several of her plays including ‘Baptism of Fire’ and ‘The Alternative’.

Marty MacDonagh is the proud owner of a beautiful, champion Connemara mare named Veronica, who is due to give birth to her very first foal. Just as Veronica gives birth however, a wild whirlwind named the Cuaifeach envelops the stable – and the new foal seems to have inherited the personality of the wild weather which surrounded his birth. A whirlwind from the very start, the young foal gets into all sorts of humorous mischief and causes all kinds of trouble. Will the pony-mad young Doreen be the one to tame him? An instant bestseller upon release, ‘The Connemara Whirlwind’ is a charming tale for children by Swedish author Ann Henning.Ann Henning Jocelyn was born in Sweden in 1948. Following the death of her father, Ann and her siblings were raised by their mother in remote and beautiful Ed on the Norwegian border. Ann thrived here - by the age of four she was reading, and by five she had written her very first story. The family moved closer to Gothenburg following her mother’s remarriage, where Ann struggled in the new environment and turned to her love of reading and writing for comfort. Ann wrote her very first book ‘Honeylove the Bearcub’ by the time she was seven, and by nine she had a story published in a magazine. Ann attended Gothenburg University to study Classical Architecture and Drama, before moving to London to study theatre and drama. In 1982, Ann moved to Connemara on the west coast of Ireland to focus on her writing, where she still lives today along with her husband. The area is well-known for its’ ponies, and the creatures became part of Ann’s daily life, influencing her writing. Bestseller ‘The Connemara Whirlwind’, about life in the pony world of Connemara, was followed by ‘The Connemara Stallion’ and ‘The Connemara Champion’. Also a keen playwright and theatre advocate, Ann co-founded the Connemara Theatre Company which has shown several of her plays including ‘Baptism of Fire’ and ‘The Alternative’.

‘The Connemara Stallion’ is the second in a trio of books by author Ann Henning about a wild young pony named Cuaifeach. Set in the west of Ireland, Cuaifeach is now in the care of pony-mad Doreen. Spring is approaching, and it’s time to break Cuaifeach in – but the spirited creature is near-impossible to tame, exasperating even the most experienced of handlers. Will anyone ever be able to tame this wild stallion? Full of fun, humour, and hijinks, this is a delightful children’s tale from the best-selling author.Ann Henning Jocelyn was born in Sweden in 1948. Following the death of her father, Ann and her siblings were raised by their mother in remote and beautiful Ed on the Norwegian border. Ann thrived here - by the age of four she was reading, and by five she had written her very first story. The family moved closer to Gothenburg following her mother’s remarriage, where Ann struggled in the new environment and turned to her love of reading and writing for comfort. Ann wrote her very first book ‘Honeylove the Bearcub’ by the time she was seven, and by nine she had a story published in a magazine. Ann attended Gothenburg University to study Classical Architecture and Drama, before moving to London to study theatre and drama. In 1982, Ann moved to Connemara on the west coast of Ireland to focus on her writing, where she still lives today along with her husband. The area is well-known for its’ ponies, and the creatures became part of Ann’s daily life, influencing her writing. Bestseller ‘The Connemara Whirlwind’, about life in the pony world of Connemara, was followed by ‘The Connemara Stallion’ and ‘The Connemara Champion’. Also a keen playwright and theatre advocate, Ann co-founded the Connemara Theatre Company which has shown several of her plays including ‘Baptism of Fire’ and ‘The Alternative’.

A widow spends weeks haunting a cemetery, desperate to track down an unknown woman who keeps leaving flowers on her husband’s grave; A daughter searches a foreign city for her father, trying to understand why he disappeared forty-five years ago; A former gay lover of Roger Casement stands among the crowds at his state funeral in 1965, paying silent homage to the closeted world they were forced to inhabit at the dawning of the Irish State. A writer at a book launch comes face to face with the person secretly responsible for his success.Lyrical, haunting and irresistible, Dermot Bolger peers under the veneer of our lives, exploring the secrets that bind families together or tear them apart.Perfect for fans of Claire Keegan, John MaGahern, and Sef Hughes.Born in Finglas, North Dublin, in 1959, Dermot Bolger is one of Ireland’s best-known writers across a range of genres. His fourteen novels include "The Journey Home", "The Family on Paradise Pier", "New Town Soul2, "Tanglewood" and "The Lonely Sea and Sky." He is also an accomplished playwright and poet, with his most recent play, "Last Orders At The Dockside", having a hugely successful, sold-out run at the Abbey Theatre.

In questo dramma in tre atti nato dalla penna di James Joyce, le vicende del protagonista Richard e di sua moglie Bertha, rientrati in Irlanda dopo nove anni trascorsi in Italia, si intrecciano con quelle di un'altra coppia: Beatrice Justice, ex amante di Richard con cui negli anni ha continuato a tenere un'affiatata corrispondenza, e Robert Hand, cugino di Beatrice e vecchio compagno di bevute di Richard. Quando Richard, che si vanta di credere nei rapporti aperti e liberi, incoraggia Bertha a rispondere alle seducenti avances di Robert, Bertha ne esce inizialmente turbata, perché nel suo corpo e nella sua anima è da sempre devota al marito. Ma Richard può davvero essere indifferente fino in fondo? Come si comporterà Bertha, e quale sarà il posto di Robert tra marito e moglie? Le opinioni non ortodosse di Joyce sulla libertà delle relazioni umane giocano in questo dramma psicologico un tema chiave. E i temi di accompagnamento dell'amore, della passione, della gelosia, dell'isolamento e della separazione, che sono le conseguenze naturali di tutte le relazioni umane, sono il cuore pulsante della narrazione.James Joyce (1882 – 1941) è stato uno scrittore, poeta e drammaturgo irlandese fra i più importanti della sua epoca, nonché pioniere del genere modernista nella letteratura europea. Soprattutto in relazione alla sperimentazione linguistica presente nelle sue opere, è ritenuto uno dei migliori scrittori del ventesimo secolo e della letteratura di ogni tempo. Durante la sua vita intraprese molti viaggi attraverso l'Europa, ma l'ambientazione delle sue opere, così saldamente legata a Dublino, lo fece diventare uno dei più cosmopoliti e allo stesso tempo più locali scrittori irlandesi. "Il ritratto dell'artista da giovane", "Ulisse" e "Gente di Dublino" sono soltanto alcune delle opere in cui si possono ritrovare le caratteristiche principali della sua produzione, tra cui l'ampia caratterizzazione psicologica dei personaggi e l'avanguardismo linguistico.

Velkommen til Irland. Et land, der aldrig har haft det nemt - helt fra Oliver Cromwell første gang satte sine øjne på det. Opstand, uafhængighed og borgerkrig til en opdeling i nord og syd er bare et par af overskrifterne for en prøvet nation.Det skal naturligvis have en effekt på dagligdagen og retssystemet ... og det har det også haft. I 1980 røvede tre maskerede og bevæbnede mænd en bank. De var mistænkt for at være en del af INLA (Irish National Liberation Army), og det endte med to døde betjente. To af dem blev taget med det samme, og 12 dage senere hentede de Peter.Tag med på en historisk og personlig rejse igennem den irske smeltedigel.‘På Stribe - din seriemorderpodcast’ er en podcast, der i hver episode dykker ned i én specifik seriemorders liv, gerninger og mentale tilstand for at give et billede af, hvorfor det gik så galt, som det gjorde. Andre dele af serien inkluderer underserierne "Uforståelig ondskab" og "Uskyldigt dømt".Mord har altid skræmt og fascineret os. Hvad får én person til at tage en andens liv? De fleste af os kan på ingen måde sætte os ind i, hvad der skal til for at trykke på aftrækkeren eller stramme løkken om halsen på et uskyldigt offer. Alligevel sker det dagligt verden over. Endnu mere uforståeligt og uhyggeligt er det, når det går op for os, at vi står overfor en seriemorder, der gang på gang tager andres liv for at tilfredsstille sine egne lyster og udleve ustoppelige mørke fantasier. Christoffer Greenfort og Andreas Illum tager lytterne med ind i disse personers skyggeverden og fortæller historierne om virkelighedens monstre, der går uset rundt iblandt os.

In early 2018, Erin Darcy created an online art project, In Her Shoes – Women of the Eighth, to safely and anonymously share private stories of the real and devastating impact of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland. In the five months leading up to the referendum on abortion, the project asked a simple question of undecided voters: put yourself in her shoes.Within weeks, Erin was receiving hundreds of stories from a broad spectrum of experiences of planned and unplanned terminations. By the time Ireland historically voted Yes to Repeal the Eighth on 25 May 2018, the page had gathered over 100,000 followers, was reaching over four million readers each week and had been featured by international news outlets. What began as a solo act of grassroots activism by a mother and an artist had unleashed a national conversation on human rights that would change Ireland forever. Where once there had been silence and shame, now there was honesty and empathy.For 43 per cent of voters, it was ‘stories in the anthology and a memoir media’ that influenced their decision to vote 'Yes'. But for Erin Darcy, In Her Shoes was also a distraction from her own heartbreaking loss, loneliness and depression as she grieved her mother’s death and sought a community of her own. In time, it became an act of healing, as she connected with other women, mothers and campaigners who felt the same overwhelming need to do something.Here, In Her Shoes: Women of the Eighth reproduces thirty-two of those anonymous stories, representing the entire island of Ireland. Published with their authors’ consent, they are powerful testimonies to storytelling as salvation from heartache, stigma and threat. Together, they record lived truths previously omitted from history and signal a monumental change in the social landscape of Ireland.Please note that this audiobook includes graphic descriptions and lived experiences that some listeners may find upsetting.Born in Oklahoma, Erin grew up travelling the Mid West of the US with her family. At the age of 15 and looking for a pen pal in Ireland – she found the man of her dreams and traveled alone to Ireland when she was 17 to meet him in person. She finished school and moved to Galway, where she now resides with her husband and three children.Erin is a self taught artist and activist. Inspired by women and children, Erin's paintings and writing often reflects the taboo subjects of miscarriage, grief, mother-loss, abortion, depression, and radical self love.

It is 'Downton Abbey' meets 'Succession' - but in the 18th century.Four generations of heirs to the Rackrent estate in Ireland are shown to have unique talents for mismanaging it.The careless big spender Sir Patrick O'Shaughlin, litigious Sir Murtagh Rackrent, abusive gambler Sir Kit Rackrent and the kind but unwise Sir Condy Rackrent are brought vividly to life by Maria Edgeworth through a narrator, Rackrent steward Thady Quirk.As the four heirs fight and foul up, behind the scenes there is a master manipulator pulling the strings. Will he benefit from the chaos?'Castle Rackrent' is Edgeworth's first novel and is regarded as pioneering in the field of historical and regional novels.It satirises Anglo-Irish landlords at a time when the English and Irish governments were trying to formalise their union.The novel is alluded to in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'. It is also cited by Sir Walter Scott as the inspiration for his 'Waverley' historical novels.The Irish poet and dramatist W.B. Yeats called Castle Rackrent "one of the most inspired chronicles written in English."The Irish writer Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) was highly regarded in her day as a pioneer of early 19th century fiction and children's literature.A friend of the novelist Sir Walter Scott ('Ivanhoe', 'Rob Roy'), she was active and vocal about political and estate reform.Today, she is rather underappreciated - and overshadowed - by other 19th century satirical novelists like Jane Austen and Anthony Trollope.A prolific writer, Edgeworth's best-known works include 'Ennui', 'The Dun' and 'Belinda', which was controversial in its day for featuring inter-racial marriage.

Exploring the idea that it’s good to be able to discern between healthy and toxic relationships, ‘The Devoted Friend’ is perhaps more relevant now than it has ever been. While this might read as a sweet fairy-tale, Wilde imbues it with important lessons in morality and friendship. It begins with a linnet meeting a vain and ignorant water-rat. In order to bring the water-rat to some realisation, the linnet tells him the story of a gardener, Hans, and how his good nature is exploited by his supposed friend, Big Hugh. Delightfully written and full of charm, this book is perfect for younger readers and those who cannot resist the pull of nostalgia.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

On a quiet autumn evening, the inhabitants of Flaherty’s ramshackle pub are interrupted by the arrival of Christy Mahon, a fugitive claiming to have murdered his father. Enamoured by his story, the whole village soon find themselves toasting Christy as a hero, whilst Flaherty’s daughter Pegeen falls in love with his roguish charm. However, an unexpected arrival from Christy’s past threatens to collapse his newfound fame.J.M. Synge’s ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ (1907) is a hilarious three-act play that honours the Irish lyrical speech. A highly controversial play of its time, riots formed on the opening night of the play to protest what they saw as offensive content that mocked the Irish. As Synge’s most popular play it has had numerous adaptations on stage and screen. The play is riveting, with central character Christy Mahon playing like a cross between ‘Harry Potter’s’ Gilderoy Lockhart and Jim Carrey’s Truman from ‘The Truman Show’. For any fans of comedy, or for those who are looking to understand more about the beauty of the Irish dialect, ‘The Playboy of the Western World’ is a must read!Edmund John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909) was an Irish poet, playwright, and a defining figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Born in County Dublin to upper-middle-class Protestants and suffered from Hodgkin’s disease which led to his home-schooling. Soon after graduating from Trinity College Dublin, Synge became a renowned poet and playwright, but his success was short-lived as he passed away from cancer at 37. He is best remembered for his play ‘The Playboy of the Western World’, an incredibly controversial work at the time of its publication and performance. Regarded by Yeats as ‘the greatest dramatic genius of Ireland’, Synge has held a lasting legacy, being a key influence for acclaimed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and the subject of Joseph O’Connor’s novel ‘Ghost Light’ (2010).

There’s been a long-standing argument in literary circles, surrounding Shakespeare’s sonnets. The works are dedicated to ‘Mr W.H.’ and academics have debated as to who this elusive figure might be. Some have even gone as far as to suggest that the initials stand for ‘Willian Himself.’ ‘The Portrait of Mr W.H.’ sees Wilde give these sonnets a witty and wry autopsy, poring through them to find the identity of this shadowy dedicatee. However, this is a speculative fiction rather than an academic exercise, and Wilde creates a superb story in which a young actor might give a clue as to who Mr W.H. actually was. Ideal for fans of Shakespeare and Wilde, alike.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

If you’re looking to learn a little more about Wilde the man, as apposed to Wilde the persona, ‘Miscellanies’ is the place to start. A collection of writings, lectures, letters, and reviews, it shows the more vulnerable side of the writer. His thoughts on everything from art and fashion to Americans and poetry are peppered with his trademark, acidic wit, yet reveal a more thoughtful aspect than was shown to the public. A fascinating read for those who want to get to know Wilde that much better.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

A masterclass in the manipulation of the English language ‘Poems in Prose’ is a collection of six poems, from the pen of one of the world’s most celebrated writers. Delving into themes such as art, Christianity, vanity, sin, and love, Wilde flexes his literary muscles to create six works of enduring beauty and profound insight. The only poems published during his lifetime, this is a superb collection for those who want to see behind the wit that Wilde often used to protect himself.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.

‘The Remarkable Rocket’ is a morality tale, cloaked in fairy-tale magic. It focuses on a firework, who is too full of himself for his own good. His bravado and boasts are put to the test, as the wedding ceremony he’s due to perform at draws nearer. Even the presence of another, possibly more arrogant, character doesn’t seem to make a dent in his vanity. ‘The Remarkable Rocket’ is beautifully-written tale, leaving the reader in no doubt as to the message the author is putting across. Perfect for children and the young at heart.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) was an Irish novelist, poet, playwright, and wit. He was an advocate of the Aesthetic movement, which extolled the virtues of art for the sake of art. During his career, Wilde wrote nine plays, including ‘The Importance of Being Earnest,’ ‘Lady Windermere’s Fan,’ and ‘A Woman of No Importance,’ many of which are still performed today. His only novel, ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ was adapted for the silver screen, in the film, ‘Dorian Gray,’ starring Ben Barnes and Colin Firth. In addition, Wilde wrote 43 poems, and seven essays. His life was the subject of a film, starring Stephen Fry.