Summary of Edna O'Brien's Country Girl

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 I was in Dublin in the late 1940s, and I was blown away by the city. I was ravenous for food, life, and stories. I stood in awe of the Gresham Hotel, which was built in 1809 to celebrate the victory of Nelson over Napoleon in the Battle of Trafalgar. #2 I was proud to be going to the chemist’s shop with such dignity. I was wearing my best clothes, and I was sure that I would meet poets there. #3 I had to dismo