irish authors

An Irish boy severely disabled by cerebal palsy writes of himself in the third person of Joseph Meehan. He tells how Joseph breaks free of his handicap and reveals the realities of a world many have never known.

"[Presents a] portrait of the man behind 'Gulliver's Travels' ... One of Europe's most important literary figures, Jonathan Swift was also an inspired humorist, a beloved companion, and a conscientious Anglican minister-as well as a hoaxer and a teller of tales"--Provided by publisher.

Describes Ireland's literary movement at the turn of the century.

Photographs and text help chronicle the life of twentieth-century novelist James Joyce, providing information about his childhood, his personal relationships, and his literary works.

Recounts James Joyce's life, his family, his writing, and his relationships with his contemporaries.

Presents a profile of nineteenth-century author Oscar Wilde, and features fictional interviews with the writer in which he discusses his life, education, career, art, respectability, and other topics.

A biography of nineteenth-century Irish author Oscar Wilde, discussing his childhood, career, and personal life, and featuring numerous snapshots and portraits of Wilde and his companions.

A biography of nineteenth-century author Oscar Wilde, following him from his childhood in an intellectual Irish household to his death in France, and discussing his writing career, his American tour, his marriage, his scandalous sexual behavior, and his exile.

Details the life of Oscar Wilde, including his work as an author, his fascination with Catholicism, and his time in prison for a homosexual affair.