The Meaning of Life: Edna O’Brien

26 min

Available until 31/07/2029

Ireland’s celebrated and controversial novelist, who died in July 2024, speaks to Ray Byrne for the Irish broadcaster RTE.

In her 80th year, Edna O'Brien reflects on the way her turbulent life has shaped her religious beliefs and moral values. Years in self-imposed exile from both her country and her Church did not diminish her attachment to both.


This programme was brought to you thanks to ARTE's partnership with Irish public broadcaster RTÉ.

Production

RTÉ - Raidió Teilifís Éireann

Interviewee

Edna O'Brien

Interviewer

Gay Byrne

Country

Ireland

Year

2016

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