The South (novel)
1990 novel by Colm Tóibín / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about The South (novel)?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The South is a 1990 novel by Irish writer Colm Tóibín.[1]
Quick Facts Author, Country ...
Author | Colm Tóibín |
---|---|
Country | Ireland |
Language | English |
Series | 90s |
Genre | Novel |
Publisher | Serpent's Tail |
Publication date | 1990 |
Media type | Print (Paperback) |
Pages | 238 |
ISBN | 978-1-85242-170-0 |
OCLC | 475726865 |
LC Class | PR6070.O455 S68 1990 |
Close
The idea for The South came to Tóibín in 1982 whilst on a train from Dublin to his native town of Enniscorthy.[2] He observed a fellow passenger, a well-dressed woman "rich—not gaudy rich, but old rich", whom he took to be a Protestant.[2] She continued to figure in his mind.[2]
He spent three years working on the novel, by night and at the weekend.[2]