James Plunkett
Plunkett was a Dublin trade unionist and writer whose Strumpet City is the most important Irish social novel of the twentieth century, covering the 1913 Dublin Lockout with panoramic scope and emotional power.
Works
- Strumpet CityNovel about Dublin labor unrest and working-class struggle in early twentieth century
- Farewell CompanionsNovel depicting Irish life across generations through multiple interconnected narratives
- The Trusting and the MaimedNovel exploring disability and rehabilitation among Irish working-class characters
- The Gems She Wore