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Book Review | Rebels: The Irish Rising of 1916

By Maire Crowe

April 1991

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On February 24 the Sunday Independent newspaper in Ireland published an article which asked the question, "1916: How should we mark the 75th anniversary?..." That was leaving it late, wasn't it? The latest word from Ireland is that the Rising will be marked by a reading of the 1916 Proclamation from the steps of the General Post Office (main site of the fighting) by Prime … [Read more...] about Book Review | Rebels: The Irish Rising of 1916

The Outsider

By Kate O'Callaghan

February 1991

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William Trevor is one of the most respected fiction writers of our time. Best known as a short-story writer, he is also the author of ten novels and numerous plays for radio, stage and television. Trevor, who began writing only in his 30's, is now 61 years of age. He first achieved prominence with the publication of a novel, The Old Boys, in 1964. He has long been considered a … [Read more...] about The Outsider