{"title":"Series: Writings from the Laureate for Irish Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritings from the Laureate for Irish Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e offers a compelling glimpse into Ireland’s rich literary landscape, blending thoughtful reflections with diverse narratives. Readers will find works that traverse themes from identity and culture to philosophical inquiry, presented with the distinct voice and depth characteristic of Ireland’s foremost literary figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngaging with this series invites an exploration of both contemporary concerns and timeless questions, capturing the heartbeat of Irish thought and creativity. Whether touching on personal journeys or broader societal insights, these writings resonate with a profound sense of place and intellect.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-authority-by-anne-enright-9781910820513","title":"No Authority","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Enright is one of the brightest lights in contemporary Irish literature. Her novels have received numerous major awards, including the Booker Prize, the Orange Prize, and the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction. She frequently appears in the pages of publications such as the \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2015, Enright was named the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction by the president of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Authority\u003c\/i\u003e—the first book in University College Dublin Press’s series of the uncollected writings of the Laureates for Irish Fiction—turns the spotlight toward Enright’s short stories and nonfiction. The pieces in this book explore a range of topics—many touching on the idea of authority and who truly possesses it. These range from Enright’s relationship with Irish literature, how she coped with the loss of her father and the ascent of Trump in the same year, to the groundswell to lift the Irish constitutional ban on abortion in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo Authority\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the breadth of interest and expertise, as well as the urgent concern for the role of women in contemporary Irish society, that characterizes the work of this literary luminary in any genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47463935901932,"sku":"9781910820513","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781910820513-no-authority.jpg?v=1775036876"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-writings-from-the-laureate-for-irish-fiction.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}