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- Book Synopsis
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Seán Ó Faoláin's 'The Short Story', first published in 1948, remains a cornerstone text in literary criticism. This seminal work offers profound insights into the craft of short fiction, examining the delicate balance between a writer's experiences and artistic expression. Ó'Faoláin, a renowned Irish author, analyses Chekhov and Maupassant while exploring the essential elements of storytelling: Convention, Subject, and Language.
His unique perspective as an Irish writer engaged with European literary traditions gives the book a broad, cosmopolitan outlook. 'The Short Story' stands alongside Frank O'Connor's 'The Lonely Voice' as an indispensable resource for writers, readers, and scholars.
- About The Author
- Seán O'Faoláin (1900-1991) was an Irish writer, editor and literary critic born in Cork. Educated at UCC and Harvard, he became a prolific author of short stories, novels and biographies. O'Faoláin edited The Bell magazine from 1940 to 1945, using it as a platform for critical discourse on Irish society and culture. His works often explored themes of Irish identity, disillusionment with post-revolutionary Ireland and complex human nature. O'Faoláin received numerous honours, including honorary doctorates from TCD and NUI, and was elected saoi in Aosdána. His significant contributions to Irish literature include the short story collections 'Midsummer Night Madness' and 'The Finest Stories of Sean O'Faolain'.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781917453233
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Mercier Press, (22 July 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 270
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 215 x 135 mm
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