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St. Patrick's Day Gifts for Word Lovers Buying Guide
If you are looking to please a bookworm with a St. Patrick's Day gift, look for novels written by Irish authors. There are plenty of infamous Irish authors, including Yeats and James Joyce. These books will not only provide a literature fan with a good book to read, but it will also be in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day. Want other ideas? How about a book of limericks
Classic Irish Authors
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Known for his short stories, Joyce is regarded as one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. Recommended Reads: |
This infamous author flawlessly writes about subjects that leave a chill running up your spine. Recommended Reads: |
Lewis, famed novelist and critic, was also well-known for his Christian literary works. Recommended Reads: |
Yeats is regarded as one of the greatest and most beloved poets of Ireland. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923. Recommended Reads: |
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Shaw was a playwright, essayist, political activist, lecturer, novelist, philosopher, revolutionary evolutionist. His prolific letters are some of his best known works. Shaw received the 1925 Nobel Prize in Literature. Recommended Reads: |
O'Keefe is best known for his comical writings. His greatest strength was the depth of humor in his plays. Recommended Reads: |
His theatrical comedies are simply masterpieces. Wilde also wrote poetry, though he was mainly known for his plays. He was also regarded as one of the biggest celebrities of his day. Recommended Reads:
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Swift is known as the master of clear and precise prose. He has many letters and essays published on the topic of writing. He was also a political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories). Recommended Reads: |
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External Links
- AllSands.com: Learn how to write your own limericks here.
- IslandIreland.com: Check out this page dedicated to everything related to Irish literature.