Introduction 1. George Moore: Home Sickness 2. E. O. Somerville and Martin Ross: Lisheen Races, Second-hand 3. Daniel Corkery: The Awakening 4. James Joyce: The Dead 5. James Stephens: A Rhinoceros, Some Ladies and a Horse 6. The Fairy Goose 7. Liam O'Flaherty: Three Lambs 8. Liam O'Flaherty: Going into Exile 9. L. A. G. Strong: Prongs 10. Sean O'Faolain: Unholy Living and Half Dying 11. Sean O'Faolain: The Trout 12. Frank O'Connor: Guest of the Nation 13. Frank O'Connor: My OEdipus Complex 14. Eric Cross: The Jury Case 15. Michael McLaverty: The Poteen Maker 16. Bryan MacMahon: Exile's Return 17. Mary Lavin: The Will 18. James Plunkett: The Eagles and the Trumpets 19. Elizabeth Bowen: Summer Night
This, Frank O'Connor believes, is a distinct art form and the stories he has chosen for this collection show how the form has remained peculiarly itself while being developed in various ways in response to changing social and political conditions.
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Introduction 1. George Moore: Home Sickness 2. E. O. Somerville and Martin Ross: Lisheen Races, Second-hand 3. Daniel Corkery: The Awakening 4. James Joyce: The Dead 5. James Stephens: A Rhinoceros, Some Ladies and a Horse 6. The Fairy Goose 7. Liam O'Flaherty: Three Lambs 8. Liam O'Flaherty: Going into Exile 9. L. A. G. Strong: Prongs 10. Sean O'Faolain: Unholy Living and Half Dying 11. Sean O'Faolain: The Trout 12. Frank O'Connor: Guest of the Nation 13. Frank O'Connor: My OEdipus Complex 14. Eric Cross: The Jury Case 15. Michael McLaverty: The Poteen Maker 16. Bryan MacMahon: Exile's Return 17. Mary Lavin: The Will 18. James Plunkett: The Eagles and the Trumpets 19. Elizabeth Bowen: Summer Night
This, Frank O'Connor believes, is a distinct art form and the stories he has chosen for this collection show how the form has remained peculiarly itself while being developed in various ways in response to changing social and political conditions.
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From its origins in the folk tale, through its evolution in response to changing social and political conditions to its current form, the Irish short story has retained its own distinct and unique form. The finest writers of their time are represented here by their best work, showing the variety of style and approach within the genre. From George Moore's masterpiece, `Homesickness', and the warmth and humour of James Stephens, to the romantic eloquence of BryanMacMahon, these stories capture the Irish people, their way of life, mythology and history.
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“unimpeachable collection”
A very representative selection chosen by the master storyteller himself. This book serves as a first class introduction and highlights Irish identity in all its forms.'R. S. Patrick Duffy, Bilston Community Collegea wealth of characteristically `Irish' writing...as good a collection of stories as you could find anywhere.'Books and Bookmen
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Frank O'Connor was a distinguished Irish author and critic.
From its origins in the folk tale, through its evolution in response to changing social and political conditions to its current form, the Irish short story has retained its own distinct and unique form. The finest writers of their time are represented here by their best work, showing the variety of style and approach within the genre. From George Moore's masterpiece, `Homesickness', and the warmth and humour of James Stephens, to the romantic eloquence of Bryan MacMahon, these stories capture the Irish people, their way of life, mythology and history.
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