The House of Gold
Liam O'Flaherty
About this book
"The House of Gold" by Liam O'Flaherty follows the turbulent life of a wealthy Irish family as they grapple with internal conflicts and societal pressures against the backdrop of political unrest in early 20th-century Ireland. The novel delves into themes of wealth, family loyalty, and the tension between tradition and modernity, illustrating how personal choices can be overshadowed by the inevitability of historical change. Significant for its vivid characterizations and exploration of social dynamics, it offers a poignant commentary on the burdens and responsibilities of affluence amid a nation in flux.
Why it was banned
Liam O'Flaherty's second novel, banned in Ireland under the Censorship of Publications Act 1929 — the first year the Act was in operation. The novel depicts the moral corruption of a wealthy Galway family. It was not published in Ireland for over eighty years; a new Irish edition appeared in 2013.
Bans
| Country | Year | Reasons | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1929lifted | SexualMoral | ||
| Prohibited under the Censorship of Publications Act 1929. One of the earliest books banned under Ireland's new censorship regime. A new Irish edition was published in 2013. | ||||
