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The Ginger Man Letters - the story behind JP Donleavy's classic

Selected from over 600 letters in the JP Donleavy archive, The Ginger Man Letters (published by Lilliput Press) throw extraordinary light on the composition, publication and afterlife of Donleavy's classic novel The Ginger Man.
Books • 16 Oct 18

The Ginger Man Letters by JP Donleavy - read an extract

The Ginger Man Letters presents the riveting backstory of the classic novel, set in post-war bohemian Dublin
Books • 15 Oct 18

JP Donleavy remembered - listen to a classic Book Show interview

A renowned raconteur and storyteller, Donleavy made many memorable appearances on RTÉ over the years - n 2004, the RTÉ Book Show went to visit him at Levington - his house just outside Mullingar - where he discussed his life and work.
Books • 14 Sep 17

JP Donleavy talks to John Kelly - watch a classic Works interview

Remembering renowned author JP Donleavy, who passed away on Monday aged 91 - watch a classic interview from the RTÉ archives.
Books • 14 Sep 17

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