At war / Flann O'Brien ; edited with an introduction by John Wyse Jackson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

O'Brien, Flann, 1911-1966.

Contributor:

Jackson, John Wyse.

Gotham Book Mart Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Series:

Irish literature series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ireland--Civilization--20th century.

Ireland.

Civilization.

World War, 1939-1945--Ireland.

World War, 1939-1945.

Penn Provenance:

Gotham Book Mart (former owner) (Gotham Book Mart Collection copy)

Physical Description:

191 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Place of Publication:

[Normal, Ill.] : Dalkey Archive Press, 2003.

Summary:

"At War is a collection of Flann O'Brien's columns written for the Irish Times under the pseudonym Myles na Gopaleen. Taken from the war years of 1940-45, these writings provide plenty of acerbic wit and persistent prodding of "the good people of Ireland." And in typical O'Brien fashion, no one is safe from his opinionated attacks. His oftentimes hysterical musings include discussions of theater, what it means to be Irish, ideas for alternative pubs and liquors, advice for children, and ways to improve the home."--Jacket.

Contents:

1. The Shy Child

2. Education

3. In Extremis

4. Quaquaversal Luminary

5. Montaignesque

6. Urgent Ministry

7. In His Own Country

8. Into Infinity

Acknowledgements and sources.

Notes:

Columns from the Irish times, 1940-45.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-191).

Other Format:

Online version: O'Brien, Flann, 1911-1966. At war.

ISBN:

1564783286

9781564783288

OCLC:

52714506