The Same Age as the State by Maire Cruise O'brien

The Same Age as the State by Maire Cruise O'brien

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The autobiography of a unique woman, spanning most of the 20th century. It is filled with famous people including revolutionaries, writers, statesmen and many more· A compelling insight into a time of great upheaval in Ireland, Europe and Africa.

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The Same Age as the State by Maire Cruise O'brien

The autobiography of a unique woman, spanning most of the 20th century. It is filled with famous people including revolutionaries, writers, statesmen and many more A compelling insight into a time of great upheaval in Ireland, Europe and Africa.

'Like all good books, it becomes an instant friend and one is impatient to return to its pages'

-- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *

'You can occasionally hear mirthless laughter coming from behind the wonderful book I was given at Christmas that I'm reading these days. It is unique -- an intellectual and emotional autobiography by an Irish woman of great personal gifts who also led a public life of consequence.'

-- Nuala O'Faolain - Sunday Tribune * The Sunday Tribune *
An established Irish language author, Máire published many highly acclaimed volumes of verse, articles, short stories and translations. She died at the age of 99 in October 2021.
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ISBN 13 9780862787998
ISBN 10 0862787998
Title The Same Age as the State
Author Máire Cruise O'brien
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher O'Brien Press Ltd
Year published 2003-10-14
Number of pages 376
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.