Short Fiction of Flann O′Brien (Irish Literature) - Softcover

O`brien, Flann; Murphy, Neil; Hopper, Keith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156478889X ISBN 13: 9781564788894

Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press, 2013

Synopsis

This riotous collection at last gathers together an expansive selection of Flann O'Brien's shorter fiction in a single volume, as well as O'Brien's last and unfinished novel, Slattery's Sago Saga. 

Also included are new translations of several stories originally published in Irish, and other rare pieces. With some of these stories appearing here in book form for the very first time, and others previously unavailable for decades, Short Fiction is a welcome gift for every fan of Flann O'Brien.

About this title

About the Authors

Flann O'Brien, whose real name was Brian O'Nolan, also wrote under the pen name of Myles na Gopaleen. He was born in 1911 in County Tyrone. A resident of Dublin, he graduated from University College after a brilliant career as a student (editing a magazine called Blather) and joined the Civil Service, in which he eventually attained a senior position. He wrote throughout his life, which ended in Dublin on April 1, 1966. His other novels include The Dalkey Archive, The Third Policeman, The Hard Life, and The Poor Mouth, all available from Dalkey Archive Press. Also available are three volumes of his newspaper columns: The Best of Myles, Further Cuttings from Cruiskeen Lawn, and At War.

Keith Hopper teaches Literature and Film Studies for Oxford University s Department for Continuing Education and for St Clare s International College, Oxford. He is general editor of the "Ireland into Film" series (2001-2007).

Edition details

• Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156478889X
• ISBN 13: 9781564788894
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 168