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Best 1 The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats
The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats

W.B. Yeats remains the titan of 20th-century poetry. This definitive collection captures his evolution from romantic, folklore-inspired verse to the stark, politically charged modernism of his later y...

9.7 Brilliant
2 W.B. Yeats
W.B. Yeats

W.B. Yeats was a central figure in the Irish Literary Revival and one of the most significant poets of the 20th century. His work evolved from the romantic, symbolist style of his youth to a more spar...

9.2 Excellent
3 James Joyce
James Joyce

James Joyce was a revolutionary figure in 20th-century literature, pushing the boundaries of language and narrative structure. His masterpiece, 'Ulysses,' is widely considered one of the most importan...

9.1 Excellent
4 Sally Rooney - *Normal People* (2018)
Sally Rooney - *Normal People* (2018)

While technically fiction, *Normal People* functions as a deeply insightful character study, bordering on a biographical exploration of its protagonists. Rooneys novel meticulously examines the comple...

8.9 Very Good
5 Lethaby by Marion Keyes
Lethaby by Marion Keyes

Marion Keyes' 'Lethaby' is a darkly humorous and insightful novel exploring themes of family secrets, mental health, and the complexities of relationships. The novels witty prose and relatable charact...

8.7 Very Good
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6 Seamus Heaney
Seamus Heaney

Seamus Heaney was a Nobel laureate whose work is deeply rooted in the landscape, history, and mythology of Ireland. His poetry is characterized by its tactile, earthy language and its ability to find...

8.6 Very Good
7 Gillespie and Yeats by Aidan Higgins
Gillespie and Yeats by Aidan Higgins

Aidan Higgins' 'Gillespie and Yeats' is a unique blend of historical fiction and poetic prose, exploring the relationship between the poet William Butler Yeats and the painter Jack Butler Yeats. The n...

8.3 Very Good
8 The Gathering by Anne Enright
The Gathering by Anne Enright

Anne Enright's 'The Gathering' is a poignant and emotionally resonant novel exploring the aftermath of a young mans suicide and the secrets that bind a family together. The novels fragmented narrative...

8.2 Very Good
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9 The Sea by John Banville
The Sea by John Banville

John Banville's 'The Sea' is a beautifully written and melancholic novel exploring themes of loss, memory, and the power of art. The novels elegant prose and understated tone create a deeply atmospher...

8.0 Very Good
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