Poet and author Edward O' Dwyer is set to launch his highly anticipated second book of stories, "The Man Who Became Poems", on Monday, 25th September at 7:30 PM.
The book is published by the Limerick Writers’ Centre and the launch will take place at the elegant Strand Hotel on the Ennis Road, Limerick within the enchanting setting of the Harris Suite. It will be officially launched by acclaimed writer Tanya Farrelly, who was the recipient of the Kate O'Brien Award a few years ago.
Edward O' Dwyer's "The Man Who Became Poems" beckons readers into a realm where reality and imagination intertwine to create a tapestry of emotions, wit, and insight. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this world of literary splendour.
Renowned figures from the literary world have showered praise upon O' Dwyer's latest work. Gillian O'Shaughnessy describes the collection as an "audacious, tender, and utterly original" masterpiece, noting its ability to move readers deeply. Donal Ryan draws parallels to literary giants, highlighting the "Borgesian whimsical abstractions" and "Beckettian spareness" that grace these tales. The wordsmith Dan Mooney celebrates the uniqueness of O' Dwyer's storytelling, praising its twisted wit and intriguing subject matter that lingers long after the final page. Rosemary Jenkinson aptly dubs O' Dwyer the "Salvador Dali of Irish literature", capturing the mesmerizing complexity of human relationships that he masterfully weaves.
O' Dwyer's masterful storytelling traverses the spectrum from raw, desperate struggles for acceptance to hearts brimming with hope, all set against a backdrop of captivating absurdity.
