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The Love Object is a delightful collection of selected stories written by the short story master, Edna O’Brien. Summary of the Book This volume contains some of the most notable and memorable stories that have inspired readers from generations. A Scandalous Woman, and Saints and Sinners are some of the titles included in the book. The stories conform to a wide range of concepts, and they bring forth the unparalleled vision and courage of the writer. About Edna O’Brien Edna O’Brien is an Irish poet, novelist, short story writer and playwright, whose works mostly bring out the delicate shades of the innermost feelings of women, their trouble relating to men and the entire society. Her debut novel was The Country Girls, which is known to have broken the silence on sexual matters and social issues during a suppressive period in Ireland, post-World War II. Some of the other notable works penned by Edna are: The Lonely Girl, August is a Wicked Month, A Pagan Place, A Fanatic Heart, and Lantern Slides.