Ireland's Literary Laureates: A Story of 5 Million Voices
Ireland may be home to only 5 million people, but its impact on the literary world is colossal. Four Nobel laureates – William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney – join James Joyce among its pantheon of writers whose work continues to shape how we understand storytelling.
Nicholas O'Brien, ambassador of Ireland to China, has handpicked key classics that showcase this legacy. From Joyce's immersive depictions of Dublin life to Yeats' evocative poetry and Beckett's minimalist dramas, these works capture a spirit that is at once lyrical, witty and profoundly human.
Ambassador's Picks: A Curated Journey
- Ulysses by James Joyce
A landmark in modernist fiction, mapping a single day in Dublin with rich language and bold narrative techniques. - Poetry by William Butler Yeats
Timeless verses that blend folklore, politics and personal reflection in hauntingly beautiful form. - Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
A groundbreaking play that redefines absurdism and explores the human condition through pared-down dialogue. - Selected Poems by Seamus Heaney
A Nobel Prize-winning poet whose vivid imagery brings rural Ireland and personal memory to life.
PAGE X invites guests from diverse fields to share excerpts from the works that inspired them, offering online access to some of the world's greatest intellectual works and helping readers rediscover the timeless magic of literature.
Whether you're a digital nomad hunting for cultural gems, a student exploring literary roots or a curious reader seeking fresh perspectives, this curated selection opens the door to Ireland's vibrant storytelling tradition.
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