Multifaceted Ireland - a literary journey of discovery. Bright green, but also storm-battered gray landscapes, picturesque colorful or melancholic towns, centuries of poverty and economic booms - the images that come to mind when the name Ireland is mentioned are diverse. Those who wish to explore the island through literature will find this reading book filled with texts from the 20th century. It is a small collection of stories from everyday life, portraits of famous personalities, reports from past times, reflections on oppression and resistance, on faith and superstition. Time and again, the love for this country seems to shine through the texts, often penned by renowned authors of the 20th century. Featuring works by Seamus Heaney, C.S. Lewis, Flann O'Brien, Frank O'Connor, Oliver Goldsmith, George Bernard Shaw, Colm Tóibín, and many others.