“a rare combination of the Teian lyre and the Irish bagpipe; of the Ionian dialect, blending harmoniously with the Cork brogue; an Irish potato seasoned with Attic salt.”

Characterising his own blend of classical learning and Irish humour · Self-description in his essays

• Ireland
• Style
• Wit

“I am an Irish potato seasoned with Attic salt.”

Wry self-portrait blending Irish roots with classical learning and wit · Self-description (as Father Prout)

• Identity
• Ireland
• Wit