Joseph O'Neill
Born: 01-01-1964
Joseph O'Neill is an acclaimed Irish novelist and non-fiction writer, celebrated for his sharp, insightful narratives. Born in 1964 in Cork, Ireland, he spent his early years in Mozambique, South Africa, and Iran. O'Neill's notable works include the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning novel "Netherland." His writing often explores themes of identity and belonging, influenced by his diverse background. O'Neill's work has been featured in numerous prestigious publications, enhancing his literary reputation.
Book summaries for books written by Joseph O'Neill
Quotes
The thing about cricket - it's not a game, it's a world.
The greatest happiness comes from being vitally interested in something that excites all your energies.
New York is a city that can drive you out of your mind with anger, or desire, or both.
The fact of the matter is that New York is not like any other city in the world.
There are moments when we, too, need to be let alone. We are not separate, and we are not alone, but we need to be let alone in order to apprehend the real.
The way we live makes us lonely. We're so busy, we don't have time to feel lonely.
The things we do, the decisions we make, affect the people around us. It's kind of a chain reaction.
No one can deny what a city, at its worst, can do to a person's soul.
The big question about New York is, 'Why are we all in New York?'
The city's inner life, it seemed, was to be found on its streets.
All cities are mad: but the madness is gallant. All cities are beautiful, but the beauty is grim.
The city is a fact in nature, like a cave, a run of mackerel or an ant-heap. But it is also a conscious work of art, and it holds within its communal framework many simpler and more personal forms of art.