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DescriptionThis definitive book brings together all the surviving non-fiction of John McGahern, whose work has entered the canon of modern prose. While nearly all of McGahern's creative energy went into his novels and stories, his non-fiction writings are of interest to anyone who cares about his work, and to all those interested in the recent history of Ireland and its culture. These writings were many and varied: reviews, essays, speeches and interviews. He rarely reviewed books, but when he did so - often in laconic ways - his insights were profound. On rare occasions, he would make a lucid and farsighted public intervention on large issues that concerned him: sectarianism, women's rights, the power of the church in Ireland. And fiercely discriminating as he was, he delighted in recommending the work of neglected or forgotten writers, such as the American novelist John Williams or the Canadian short story writer Alistair MacLeod. His discussions of Irish writers who influenced him are generous, brilliant and substantial - among them Michael McLaverty, Ernie O'Malley and Forrest Reid. Promotion infoAn enlightening collection of essays, reviews and speeches from one of Ireland's best loved writers. Author descriptionJohn McGahern was born in Dublin in 1934. He is the author of six highly acclaimed novels and four collections of short stories, and was the recipient of numerous awards and honours. Amongst Women was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1990. |