{"product_id":"the-country-girls-trilogy-edna-o-brien","title":"The Country Girls Trilogy – Edna O’Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eBanned. Celebrated. Landmark. The trilogy that changed Irish literature forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdna O’Brien’s groundbreaking trilogy — \u003cem\u003eThe Country Girls\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Lonely Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eGirls in Their Married Bliss\u003c\/em\u003e — follows Kate and Baba as they navigate love, friendship, and independence in mid-20th century Ireland. Banned and controversial upon release, these novels are now celebrated for their honesty, wit, and feminist insight. O’Brien’s prose captures the tension between tradition and modernity, making this trilogy a landmark in Irish literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevered in literary circles for its feminist themes, coming-of-age narrative, and cultural impact. Goodreads readers rate it ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.0\/5 from 10,000+ ratings) — \u003cem\u003e\"Bold, funny, and poignant. O’Brien gave voice to women’s desires and struggles.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of James Joyce’s \u003cem\u003eDubliners\u003c\/em\u003e and Margaret Atwood’s \u003cem\u003eThe Edible Woman\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Vintage Classics paperback edition in Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44475817820275,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7f641639-46b5-4408-845d-44c368e26f53.jpg?v=1774421877","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-country-girls-trilogy-edna-o-brien","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}