Anthony Cronin Boeken

Vijftien Ierse auteurs. Moord en doodslag, onveilige seks, schoonmaakartikelen en een gestolen manuscript. En een goed doel. Doodslag in Dublin is een zeer bijzondere, geestige en briljante literaire thriller; als ook een combinatie van satire en hilarische serie-roman. Het goede doel: een belangrijk deel van de opbrengst van het boek zal naar Amnesty International gaan. Vanaf het eerste hoofdstuk. geschreven door niemand minder dan Roddy Doyle, tot en met het laatste, van de hand van Frank McCourt, wordt de lezer in Doodslag in Dublin meegevoerd op een onvergetelijke speurtocht naar een literaire schat met een geheime formule.

Renowned for his impactful writing, Cronin is celebrated as a significant voice in contemporary Irish literature, drawing comparisons to Dryden for his mastery of public discourse. His work resonates with themes of identity and culture, reflecting the complexities of modern Ireland. Through eloquent expression and insightful commentary, he engages with the public sphere, making his contributions both relevant and thought-provoking.

Flann O'Brien's writing career was launched in 1939 with his brilliant first novel AT SWIM TWO BIRDS--a cult classic praised by James Joyce--quickly followed by other influential novels. But O'Brien lived a dark and tragic life, his writing obscured by various pseudonyms. Here Anthony Cronin, a member of O'Brien's intimate circle, offers a remarkable and fascinating portrait of the writer. photos.

Written in the 1960s, Anthony Cronin's comic novel 'The Life of Riley' centres around the literary scene in Dublin in the 1850s and follows occasional poet Riley's misadventures after he quit his job as assistant to the secretary of a Dublin grocers' association, in favour of beggardom.

Acclaimed as a significant work in twentieth-century Irish poetry, this classic sequence by Anthony Cronin has garnered attention since its original release in 1989. The collection is recognized for its unique approach and profound exploration of themes relevant to the modern world, marking it as a notable contribution to the literary landscape.

Set in post-war literary Dublin, this memoir offers a humorous and vivid portrayal of life during that era. Anthony Cronin provides a candid and refreshing perspective, countering the often sentimentalized narratives of Dublin's literary history. His observations blend wit with sharp insights, making it a compelling read for those interested in the authentic experiences of the time.

Neben seiner Tätigkeit als Schriftsteller, schrieb Flann O'Brien, der hauptberuflich Ministerialbeamter war, ab 1940 unter dem Pseudonym Myles na gCopaleen eine tägliche Trost-&-Rat-Kolumne in der 'Irish Times', und niemand von seinen Freunden und schon gar nicht von seinen Kollegen ahnte, dass der Beamte Brian O'Nolan auch der Schriftsteller Flann O'Brien und der scharfe, witzige Kolumnist Myles na gCopaleen in einer Person war.Am 1. April 1966 starb Flann O'Brien in Dublin und wünschte sich 'ein Denkmal, ein ganz schlichtes, aber mit dem Rücken zum Trinity College sollte es schon stehen.'Anthony Cronin verknüpft in seiner Biographie Hintergrundinformationen, Familiengeschichten, Anekdoten und Werkinterpretationen zu einer Sozialgeschichte Irlands.