A Pagan Place

Edna O'Brien

From Shelf: Edna O'Brien, 1930 - 2024

After leaving for a religious community in Belgium, a young woman remembers her childhood in rural Ireland. She reflects on the rituals of village life, the people she encountered, and the enchanting beauty of the landscape. Her mind then turns to the shocking event that led to her departure.

From the iconic author of The Country Girls trilogy, a modern Irish coming-of-age classic.'The taboo-breaking, the fabulous prose - there's no one like Edna O'Brien.' Anne Enright'Novels of heart-breaking empathy, rigorous honesty and peerless beauty.' Eimear McBride'A profound intelligence spurred on by a tangible, fizzing joy.' Megan Nolan'Brilliant and brave.' Ann Patchett 'Glittering energy.' Colm ToibinAfter leaving for a religious community in Belgium, a young woman becomes lost in memories of her childhood in rural Ireland, reflecting on the rituals of village life, the people she encountered, the enchanting beauty of the landscape, the concept of home - and the shocking event that led to her departure ...