The Lonely Voice: A Study of the Short Story - Softcover

O'Connor, Frank

Softcover

ISBN 10: 097186599X ISBN 13: 9780971865990

Publisher: Melville House Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

The legendary book about writing by the legendary writer is back!Frank O’Connor was one of the twentieth century’s greatest short story writers, and one of Ireland’s greatest authors ever. Now, O’Connor’s influential and sought-after book on the short story is back.THE LONELY VOICE offers a master class with the master. With his sharp wit and straightforward prose, O’Connor not only discusses the techniques and challenges of a form in which "a whole lifetime must be crowded into a few minutes," but he also delves into a passionate consideration of his favorite writers and their greatest works, including Chekhov, Hemingway, Kipling, Joyce, and others.

About this title

About the Author:

FRANK O'CONNOR is widely recognized as one of Ireland’s greatest writers and cultural figures. He lived in the United States off and on after 1952, teaching at Harvard and Stanford, and writing stories for The New Yorker magazine. His most popular works include his Collected Stories, Guest of the Nation, and An Only Child.

About this edition

• Publisher: Melville House Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 097186599X
• ISBN 13: 9780971865990
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 211