Irish author Eleanor Norah Hoult 18981984 traveled in prominent literary circles and corresponded actively with some of the leading Irish authors of her time including Brigid Brophy Sean OCasey and Sean OFaolain. Critics today compare her not only to OFaolain and Frank OConnor but also to novelists Kate OBrien and Edna OBrien. Despite her reputation and a fortyfour year publishing career however Hoult and her work remain surprisingly neglected. This edition rectifies this critical oversight an