Thomas Murphy Bücher

Vera O'Toole in New York lebend, kehrt zur Beerdigung der Mutter in ihre Heimat, das irische Städtchen Grange, zurück. Ausgerechnet sie hat das Prestigeobjekt der Familie, das Imperial Hotel, geerbt, sie, von der die drei jüngeren Geschwister nicht einmal wissen, wie sie in New York ihren Lebensunterhalt verdient. Es kommt zu einem possenhaften Krieg um das Erbe. Mit Akribie und Komik zeichnet der Autor das Tun seiner Helden, zeigt, wie sie im Dickicht von Moral und Doppelmoral ins Straucheln geraten.

This collection features a diverse array of poems that reflect the author's journey through two decades of personal experiences. Each piece captures emotions, thoughts, and insights gained from various life events, showcasing the evolution of the author's voice and perspective. The poems invite readers to explore themes of growth, resilience, and the complexities of human experience, making it a poignant and relatable reflection on life's many facets.

This book, first published in 2001, is part of the Routledge imprint, which is known for its scholarly publications. It explores significant themes and concepts relevant to its field, providing insights and analysis that contribute to ongoing discussions and research. The work is designed for readers seeking a deeper understanding of its subject matter, making it a valuable resource for students, educators, and professionals alike.

The second collection of plays by "The most distinctive, the most restless, the most obsessive imagination at work in the Irish theatre today" Brian FrielIn Conversations on a Homecoming, Michael returns from America to Ireland for a long-awaited reunion with his drinking companions: "A bilious bar-room comedy on the irreducible elements in the Irish character and the death of the Kennedy dream" (Observer), Bailegangaire "is as complex and haunting as one of Yeats' later poems…A senile bedridden old woman rehearses over and over again an epic tale of a village laughing match…Meanwhile her two granddaughters struggle to release themeselves from the prison of remembered unhappiness. "Here is a potent allegory - of the need to exorcise the past and its myths if one is to be happy in the future." (Sunday Telegraph) Tom Murphy was born in Tuam, County Galway, his other plays include Conversations on a Home Coming, Balegangaire and A Thief of Christmas; The Morning After Optimism, The Sanctuary Lamp and The Gigli Concert as well as more recently Cupa Coffee and The Wake (1996), and She Stoops to Folly. His career has been closely associated with The Abbey Theatre, Dublin who have produced many of his plays.

The play is about a wealthy man who has become a prey to drink and is brought back to the right path when he sees the need to oppose the evil manipulations of a villain. Tom Murphy is one of the top playwrights still writing in Ireland.

Vera O'Toole, a call-girl in New York, sustains herself with the dream that she can some day be reconciled to her family in Ireland, but when she returns home her dream turns to nightmare

Featuring a collection of deeply personal essays, the author shares reflections shaped over a decade, now updated to resonate with contemporary issues and attitudes. Emphasizing personal beliefs over authoritative advice, the essays reveal a candid exploration of the author's thoughts and experiences. By quoting others solely for clarity, the narrative invites readers to engage with the author's journey without the pressure of prescribed beliefs, fostering a sense of shared vulnerability and openness.