Study of the Irish novel falls between two stools

Condensed essays on individual novels are too short for academics and too analytical for the public, but will appeal to students, says Val Nolan

Study of the Irish novel falls between two stools
Sat, 29 Sep, 2012 - 01:00
Val Nolan

The Irish Novel: 1960-2010

George O’Brien 

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