Myles Away from Dublin (Paladin Books)

Brian O'Nolan, who also wrote under the pen names of Flann O'Brien and Myles na Gopaleen, was born in 1911 in Co Tyrone, Ireland. This is a collection of his writings, many from his days as a columnist for the Nationalist and Leinster Times. His delight in words and his uncanny ability to see through humbug are unparalleled. With this new collection readers will discover that he is one of the funniest writers in any language, at any time.