"Waiting for Godot" is a play that explores themes of existentialism, despair, and the human condition through the story of two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait endlessly for a man named Godot, who never arrives. While they wait, they engage in a variety of discussions and encounter three other characters. The play is characterized by its minimalistic setting and lack of a traditional plot, leaving much to interpretation.

"The Third Policeman" is a darkly comedic and surreal novel about a nameless narrator who, after committing a murder to raise funds for his scholarly obsession with a bizarre pseudo-scientific theory, finds himself wandering in an eerie, nightmarish landscape. He encounters strange characters, including a pair of eccentric policemen who are obsessed with bicycles, and becomes embroiled in a series of increasingly absurd and ludicrous situations. The novel explores themes of existence, reality, and the nature of hell, with a twist ending that forces the reader to question everything they've read.

"Birchwood" is a gothic novel that explores themes of decay, decline, and rebirth through the eyes of its young protagonist. Set on a decaying Irish estate, the story delves into the complexities of family legacy, madness, and the search for identity. As the protagonist returns to his ancestral home, he finds himself entangled in the chaotic lives of his eccentric relatives and the disintegration of the estate itself. The narrative weaves a haunting and surreal atmosphere, reflecting on the illusions of grandeur and the harsh realities of change and mortality.

In this satirical and surreal novel, the narrative weaves through a series of bizarre events in a small Irish town, where the protagonist encounters a reclusive scientist who has devised a way to suck all the oxygen out of the atmosphere, potentially ending the world. Meanwhile, characters including a philosopher who is rumored to be dead, a policeman obsessed with enforcing bicycle licenses, and a young man seeking to enter the priesthood, all contribute to the absurd and philosophical musings on existence, Irish identity, and the nature of reality. The book blends dark humor with deep existential questions, creating a unique tapestry that challenges the reader's perception of normalcy and the fabric of fiction.