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Synopsis
The world of an operatic tenor violently collides with that of a homeless couple on the streets of New York.
A tactical heart-to-heart tells of a ghostly experience and the damaging love of a poet.
A young immigrant scores a small but significant victory over his resentful supervisor.
A father mourns the death of his gay son, murdered at the hands of the state.
Hypnotic, spell-binding prose which explores the falseness of boundaries and the madness of love in mythic, urban contemporary settings. Brave both in its subject matter and linguistic choices, the first short story collection from Frank McGuinness showcases the work of a master storyteller.
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laced with wit and the kind of sharp character observations on humanity that have made McGuinness a world-renowned playwright ... a masterclass in the art of short story writing ... much to offer aficionados of the Irish short story -- Evening Echo Paprika paves the way for a witty, shocking and haunting experience ... a collection of stories that are both spellbinding and fluid ... this unique and enthralling collection showcases Frank McGuinness as a master storyteller and will make the perfect gift for any short story lover who wishes to explore brave linguistic choices and challenging subject matters -- Irish Independent
About the Author
Frank McGuinness is Professor of Creative Writing in University College Dublin. A world-renowned playwright, his first great stage hit was the highly acclaimed ‘Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme’. He is also a highly skilled adapter of plays by writers such as Ibsen, Sophocles, Brecht, and writer of several film scripts, including Dancing at Lughnasa, and he has published several anthologies of poetry.
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- PublisherBrandon
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1788490010
- ISBN 13 9781788490016
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages224
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