James Joyce to Sally Rooney: How much do you know about Irish writers?

How well do you know the greats, and the voices still shaping Irish literature today? Take our quiz and find out!
James Joyce to Sally Rooney: How much do you know about Irish writers?

Eva Osborne

Ireland has always punched above its weight on the literary world stage. From Oscar Wilde to James Joyce, our island has produced some of the most distinctive and enduring voices in literature.

Joyce redefined the modern novel with Ulysses, while Wilde still looms large over literature and theatre alike.

In more recent years, voices like Sally Rooney, Donal Ryan, and Paul Murray have captured the hearts and minds of a new generation with emotional portrayals of modern life and love.

Ireland’s literary tradition is not just a legacy; it’s an ever-evolving conversation. So, how well do you know the greats, and the voices still shaping Irish literature today? Take our quiz and find out!

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