Colm Toibin literature

Ep 56: Colm Tóibín on his new novel 'House of Names'

Eamon is joined by the novelist, playwright and poet, Colm Tóibín to discuss his latest novel 'House of Names'. The book has been described by The Guardian as "a brilliant retelling of a Greek tragedy" and, on the podcast, Tóibín explains how modern day terror prompted him to write the novel.

Published: 16/06/2017

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