Edna O'Brien

Irish writer.

Books: 4
Editions tracked: 4
First editions: 4
Nationality: Ireland

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Earliest first editionThe Country GirlsHutchinson, 1960 Most editions trackedGirl with Green Eyes1 edition

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Edna O'Brien books in order

In publication order

1The Country Girls1960
2Girl with Green Eyes1964
3Girls in Their Married Bliss1964
4The Country Girls Trilogy and Epilogue1986

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The Country Girls

Edna O'Brien · first published 1960

1st Hutchinson1960 Hardback Not yet valued I own The Country Girls, Hutchinson 1960 Log in to want this

Girl with Green Eyes

Edna O'Brien · first published 1964

1st Penguin in association with Jonathan Cape1964 Hardback Not yet valued I own Girl with Green Eyes, Penguin in association with Jonathan Cape 1964 Log in to want this

Girls in Their Married Bliss

Edna O'Brien · first published 1964

1st Jonathan Cape1964 Hardback Not yet valued I own Girls in Their Married Bliss, Jonathan Cape 1964 Log in to want this

The Country Girls Trilogy and Epilogue

Edna O'Brien · first published 1986

1st Penguin Books1986 Paperback Not yet valued I own The Country Girls Trilogy and Epilogue, Penguin Books 1986 Log in to want this

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What order should I read Edna O'Brien's books in?

In publication order they begin with The Country Girls (1960), then Girl with Green Eyes (1964) and Girls in Their Married Bliss (1964). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Edna O'Brien's first book?

The earliest book we list is The Country Girls, first published in 1960.

When was Edna O'Brien born?

Edna O'Brien was born in 1930 and died in 2024.

How many Edna O'Brien books does MyVolumes track?

We track 4 books by Edna O'Brien across 4 editions, 4 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Edna O'Brien book is a first edition?

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