Tag Archives: Irish Writers

Gulliver’s Travels

Posted on June 18, 2012 by TBM

Many writers try to write satire.  And many of them fail.  When they succeed though, it is amazing.  One of my favorite books is Candide by Voltaire.  I’m not sure why satire is so hard to perfect.  It involves a … Continue reading →

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Dracula’s Guest

Posted on March 21, 2012 by TBM

Last week I signed up to participate in The Reading Life’s Irish Short Story week.  There is only one day left so I thought I better get busy and post.  I read Bram Stoker’s “Dracula’s Guest.”  There is some debate … Continue reading →

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Irish Short Stories Week, March 12-March 22

Posted on March 12, 2012 by TBM

Today is March 12th.  And for those of you who don’t know, this is the start of Irish Short Story Week, hosted by The Reading Life.   I learned of this event from Caroline at Beauty is a Sleeping Cat.  If … Continue reading →

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