by Colm Toibin
Publication Date - October 30, 2018
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I picked this book up for two reasons, one is my love of Toibin's writing and the other is my love of Oscar Wilde's works. This is a collection of essays about the fathers (and in relation, the mothers) of these famous Irish writers. Toibin is himself, of course, a famous Irish writer and his love for the subject shines through. There are many interesting stories of the men behind the men and they were often well-known for their own exploits. At times, though, this is a slog to get through and I actually skimmed much of the introduction as it was mostly a rambling journey through the streets of Dublin and the writer's life there. Overall, if you are a fan of these writers, than this is definitely a fascinating collection. I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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