Claire Keegan - Tackling Ireland's TaboosCity Country Culture

14 min

Available until 29/01/2026

The short stories of Claire Keegan, one of the leading voices in Irish literature, tell the stories of women trying to escape oppression, both from family and religion. Her stripped-down, heart-rending stories tell of rural Ireland and expose the taboos and hidden violence of Irish society.

Country

France

Year

2024

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