Sebastian Barry
Ireland
entertainment
Sebastian Barry is an Irish novelist, playwright and poet. He was named Laureate for Irish Fiction, 2018–2021. The French government named him a Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2024. He is considered "one of Ireland’s most acclaimed and accomplished novelists", with "a distinctive place in contemporary Irish culture".
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Sep 5, 2026
Far Left
The Irish author, at 71, discusses sex, aging, and his literary career in a new interview.
Barry's cultural commentary offers a humanizing counterpoint to the political news, reminding us of the need for arts funding and intellectual space that the left supports.