Edna O’Brien, Radical Queen of Irish Fiction, Dies at 93

Edna O’Brien, one of Ireland’s most celebrated authors, died on Saturday at the age of 93 after a long illness. “Our thoughts are with her family and friends, in particular her sons Marcus and Carlo,” read the joint statement announcing her passing, written by her agent and publisher.

Hailed as a “fearless teller of truths,” Irish President Michael D. Higgins credited the late novelist with having the “moral courage to confront Irish society with realities long ignored...