An Irish writer, famous for her rich and sensuous prose, O'Brien made her breakthrough with "The Country Girls Trilogy" (1960-64). Due to the historic, conservative and mythological writings of catholic authors, several of O'Brien's books, dealing with murder, childhood and disappointments in sexual love, have been banned in Ireland. Her works have gained wide acclaim, particularly among American readers.
"They used to ban my books, but now when I go there, people are courteous to my face,
though rather slanderous behind my back. Then again, Ireland has changed. There are a
lot of young people who are irreligious, or less religious. Ironically, they wouldn't be
interested in my early books - they would think them gauche. They are aping English and
American mores. If I went to a dance hall in Dublin now, I would feel as alien as in a
disco in Oklahoma." (Craig, 43)
Edna O'Brien was born in Twamgraney, County Clare. Her family was opposed to anything to do with......
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