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William O'Brien
1852–1928
A fiery Irish journalist and political campaigner, he turned his battles over land reform and national self-government into books, speeches, and newspapers that stirred public debate far beyond Ireland. His writing carries the urgency of someone who believed words could change the fate of a country.
2 Audiobooks
The Speeches (In Full) of the Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, M.P., and William O'Brien, M.P., on Home Rule, Delivered in Parliament, Feb. 16 and 17, 1888.
by W. E. (William Ewart) Gladstone, William O'Brien
About the author
Born in Mallow, County Cork, on October 2, 1852, he became one of the most recognizable voices in Irish public life as a journalist, newspaper publisher, politician, and author. He is especially linked with the land reform struggles of the late 19th century and with efforts to win Irish self-government, and for a time he stood close to the center of nationalist politics.
Alongside his political work, he wrote extensively, using books and journalism to argue his case and to shape public opinion. His works include political writing and memoir, and his career shows how closely journalism, literature, and activism could overlap in his era.
He died in London on February 25, 1928. Today he is remembered not just as a political figure, but as a writer whose pages were part of the wider fight over Ireland’s future.