Despite being tame by current standards, Edna O'Brien's 'The Country Girls' was scandalous in Ireland for its candid portrayal of female sexuality and extramarital romance, leading to bans and book burnings.
O'Brien became Ireland's most notorious exiled daughter and a leading chronicler of female experiences, with her writing praised for its unique ability to immerse readers in women's perspectives.
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