Mary Lavin /:

Ever since the publication of her first collection, Tales from Bective Bridge, in 1942, Mary Lavin has been praised for admirably capturing, in intense and lucid stories, the social and psychological reality of mid-20th-century Ireland. Yet, Lavin's sharp insight into the quiet tragedies and jo...

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Weitere Verfasser: D'hoker, Elke
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Kildare, Ireland : Irish Academic Press, 2013.
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Zusammenfassung:Ever since the publication of her first collection, Tales from Bective Bridge, in 1942, Mary Lavin has been praised for admirably capturing, in intense and lucid stories, the social and psychological reality of mid-20th-century Ireland. Yet, Lavin's sharp insight into the quiet tragedies and joys of human life easily transcends its immediate context, and her work continues to appeal to contemporary readers, both in Ireland and abroad. To celebrate the recent centenary of Mary Lavin's birth, this collection honors one of the leading figures of the Irish short story tradition. Leading critics.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (x, 222 pages)
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780716531821
0716531828