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Great Irish Authors: The New Wave

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Book cover for Angela's Ashes showing a young child leaning against a stone house. Cover reads, "The Number 1 New York Times Bestseller."

As World War II came and went, a new cadre of Irish authors emerged onto the world stage. This episode examines how Irish literature distinguished itself in every literary genre, from children's literature and books, to Nobel prize-winning novels, plays, and poetry. Authors discussed include Brian O'Nolan, Samuel Beckett, C.S. Lewis, Edna O'Brien, and Frank McCount. Part of the "Great Irish Authors" series. Please note this title contains mature themes.

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Closeup of a vintage Lippincott's magazine that reads, "This number contains, The Picture of Dorian Gray. By Oscar Wilde. Complete. July, 1890."
Great Irish Authors
Episode 1
29 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Portrait photo of James Joyce wearing circular glasses, brimmed hat, and a dark suit.
Great Irish Authors
Episode 2
29 minutes 2 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Book cover for Angela's Ashes showing a young child leaning against a stone house. Cover reads, "The Number 1 New York Times Bestseller."
Great Irish Authors
Episode 3
29 minutes 4 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12