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AT SWIM-TWO-BIRDS

Book • 1939
At Swim-Two-Birds is a masterpiece of Irish literature, blending farce, satire, and fantasy.

It tells the story of a young Irish college student who invents a novel about Dermot Trellis, whose characters rebel against him.

The book is known for its inventive storytelling and influence on generations of writers.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Mark Ames
when discussing the recurring motif of triads or groups of three.
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Tyler Cowen
as a book he plans to read soon.
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Mentioned by Jose Vergara as a book he read as part of an independent study with one of his professors.
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