Doireann Ní Ghríofa's 'Said the Dead' Resurrects Lost Voices
Doireann Ní Ghríofa's book, Said the Dead, explores the lives of forgotten psychiatric patients at Cork Mental Hospital, which operated until the 1990s. Through imaginative storytelling, she resurrects the voices of those who suffered within its walls, primarily focusing on female patients during its first 70 years. The book reflects on the historical significance and haunting legacy of the institution.
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