About the author
John Moriarty (1938-2007) was an Irish writer and philosopher whose work drew on mythology, literature, and his own life on the land in County Kerry to explore questions of meaning, belonging, and spiritual crisis. Trained in English literature and once a university lecturer in Canada, he later returned to Ireland to live simply and write, producing work that moves freely between autobiography, myth, and theology. "Dreamtime," reissued by Lilliput Press, is a central and demanding work in this vein, drawing on mythologies from many traditions alongside personal memory to trace stories he saw as shaping human consciousness. "A Hut at the Edge of the Village," edited by Martin Shaw, gathers his writing on place, nature, and Irish storytelling. Moriarty remains a significant if demanding figure in modern Irish letters, read by those interested in myth, Celtic spirituality, and philosophical memoir.
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💬 What our editors say about John Moriarty's books
“Moriarty’s distinctive writings offer a rare glimpse into a worldview where ancient Celtic lore meets modern philosophical insight. However, this book is not for those seeking quick fixes or straightforward plotlines; it demands…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Hut at the Edge of the Village
“Moriarty delivers a dense, lyrical exploration of the collective unconscious, weaving Aboriginal lore with Celtic spirituality. While beautiful, it demands patience from readers who prefer straightforward narrative or empirical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Dreamtime: New Updated Edition
