Quote of the day
Men were only made into "men" with great difficulty even in primitive society: the male is not naturally "a man" any more than the woman. He has to be propped up into that position with some ingenuity, and is always likely to collapse.
Edna O'Brien
Born: December 15, 1930
Died: July 27, 2024 (aged 93)
Bio: Edna O'Brien was an Irish novelist, memoirist, playwright, poet and short story writer. She was considered the "doyenne" of Irish literature.
Known for:
- The Little Red Chairs (2015)
- The Country Girls (1960)
- Country Girl (2012)
- The Love Object (1968)
- Girl with Green Eyes (1962)
Edna O'Brien Quotes