Ireland
Guest of the book fair Svět knihy Praha 2026
Paul Murray is a prominent Irish novelist celebrated for his dark humor, emotional range, and sharply observed portrayals of contemporary life. Before establishing himself as a major literary voice, he studied English literature and later worked in bookselling and education, eventually teaching creative writing at University College Dublin. He gained international recognition with Skippy Dies, a tragicomic portrait of adolescence that became a critical and commercial success, and later with The Bee Sting, an expansive family saga widely praised for its ambition, wit, and emotional intensity. His works have been translated into numerous languages and are regarded as among the most distinctive contributions to contemporary Irish literature. Czech readers can discover Včelí bodnutí (The Bee Sting)published by Akropolis in Lukáš Novak’s translation.
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Book World Prague 2026
17:00 - 17:50
Akropolis
Czech, English
Irish novelist Paul Murray presents his award-winning novel "The Bee Sting" (Czech edition: "Včelí bodnutí"), a satirical yet deeply moving portrait of a...
Friday, 15. 5. 2026
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