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St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
1883–1971
Best known as an Irish dramatist, novelist, critic, and biographer, he brought sharp social observation and a strong sense of character to his writing. His career moved between Belfast, London, and the theatre world, giving his work both literary polish and stage energy.
4 Audiobooks
The Foolish Lovers
by St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
Some Impressions of My Elders
by St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
Changing Winds
by St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
The Foolish Lovers
by St. John G. (St. John Greer) Ervine
About the author
Born in Belfast in 1883, St. John Greer Ervine became a prominent Irish writer whose work ranged across plays, novels, criticism, and biography. He was associated with the Abbey Theatre early in the twentieth century and built a reputation for writing that was intelligent, direct, and attentive to everyday social life.
Ervine wrote for both stage and page, and he was especially known for plays and for his biographies of major literary figures. His long career also included journalism and theatre criticism, which helped shape his clear, lively prose style.
He died in 1971, leaving behind a body of work that reflects both the literary culture of Ireland and the wider theatrical life of Britain. Readers coming to him now will find a versatile author who could move comfortably between drama, fiction, and literary commentary.