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Literature

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

Poet Michael Longley touched souls with just a few words, funeral hears

The acclaimed Belfast poet died last month aged 85.
‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

‘Deep sadness’ following death of Belfast poet Michael Longley

Mr Longley died at the age of 85 after winning world-wide renown for his writing.
Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

Samantha Harvey becomes first woman since 2019 to win Booker Prize

Her book Orbital, about astronauts looking down at Earth, was named as the winner of the £50,000 prize.
Nicola Sturgeon says more politicians should read Paul Lynch's novel Prophet Song

Nicola Sturgeon says more politicians should read Paul Lynch's novel Prophet Song

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Edna O’Brien remembered as ‘brave writer’

Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Shirley-Anne McMillan named as Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Booker Prize: Paul Lynch wins for his novel about Ireland descending into chaos

Booker Prize: Paul Lynch wins for his novel about Ireland descending into chaos

Booker Prize: Irish author Paul Lynch says making shortlist is ‘transformative’ for career

Booker Prize: Irish author Paul Lynch says making shortlist is ‘transformative’ for career

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

The Irish author reflected on being declared cancer free, authoritarianism and being on the prestigious shortlist.
Booker Prize: Irish authors Paul Lynch and Paul Murray on 2023 shortlist

Booker Prize: Irish authors Paul Lynch and Paul Murray on 2023 shortlist

Thu, 21 Sep, 2023

Alongside them are three North American writers and a British novelist.

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