Edna O’Brien, Irish literary giant who wrote ‘The Country Girls’, dies

Edna O’Brien, the notable Irish author, died at 93 after a long illness. Known for her debut novel ‘The Country Girls,’ which scandalised Ireland in 1960, she authored over 20 books that challenged societal norms. O’Brien received significant recognition, including an Irish Book Award for lifetime achievement and the PEN/Nabokov prize.