What's the Matter with Ireland?

"What's the Matter with Ireland?" by Ruth Russell is a commentary from the aftermath of World War I that looks at the difficulties hitting the Irish people. The book explores the widespread poverty, class battles, and the desire for independence that defined Ireland at this time. The story introduces the topic by urgently questioning the bad situation in Ireland. Russell, acting like a reporter, explores the poor conditions of the working class, especially women, as they deal with a lack of jobs and social demands. Providing detailed descriptions of life in Dublin's slums and focusing on individual stories, such as the problems of young workers and families, she paints a detailed image of the economic and social issues in Irish life. At the same time, the story looks at the increasing push for a fairer government and the hopes of the Irish people for a country free from foreign control, suggesting the revolutionary feelings that are central to the book's themes.