“May the winds of fortune sail you, may you sail a gentle sea. May it always be the other guy who says this drink’s on me” – Irish toast
While often taught hand in glove alongside other works from the British Isles, Irish literature is really in a class of its own with all the themes, concepts and humor you would expect from a country that has been at the historical forefront of tension over politics, nationalism, religion and poverty. There is remarkable beauty in the texts, and if you are interested in exploring more this St. Patrick’s Day, we are always happy to help you find a writer of interest in our library.
My recent Irish discoveries include Sally Rooney and Colm Toibin. I’m currently reading Poet Alice Kinsella. I always love Seamus Heaney. And I’m still intimidated by James Joyce.
