Beyond the Centre: Writers in Their Own Words

Declan Meade (editor)

ISBN 10: 1848405731 / ISBN 13: 9781848405738

Published by New Island, 2016

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR009317007

Synopsis:

Offering the reader insight into the life or viewpoint of contemporary writers, this celebratory anthology of twenty-five personal essays by Ireland's most established writers celebrates the anniversary of the Irish Writers Centre. Themes such as memory, sense of place, writers block, the literary scene throughout the decades, the struggle to make a living and other snapshots of the Irish writing experience are discussed. Many of these essays are told from deeply personal standpoints and are interspersed with honest and humorous anecdotes. Contributors include: Kevin Barry, Pat Boran, Evelyn Conlon, Sarah Clancy, Dominique Cleary, Martina Devlin, Rob Doyle, Mia Gallagher, Jack Harte, Anne Haverty, Lia Mills, Catherine Phil McCarthy, Thomas McCarthy, Lisa McInerney, Belinda McKeon, Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Eilis Ní Dhuibhne, Joseph O Connor, Mary O'Donnell, Mary O Malley, Sean O Reilly, Ian Sansom, Peter Sirr, Gerard Smyth and Alan Titley. Afterword by Anne Enright.

About the Author: Declan Meade is the founding editor and publisher of The Stinging Fly magazine. In 2005 he set up The Stinging Fly Press, which has been the launch pad of some of Ireland's most prestigious writers including Colin Barrett, Kevin Barry and Mary Costello.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Beyond the Centre: Writers in Their Own Words
Publisher: New Island
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good