Bill Naughton Books
Bill Naughton emerged as a prominent voice of the working class, drawing upon a wealth of life experience to craft narratives with rare honesty and perception. His writings, spanning plays, novels, and short stories, delve into the lives of ordinary people, revealing the depth of their emotions and relationships. Naughton possessed a remarkable ability to capture the nuances of everyday existence, infusing his work with authenticity and a profound understanding of human nature. His distinctive literary style offers readers an unvarnished yet empathetic look at the universal experiences of resilience and connection.
The Goalkeeper's Revenge and Other Stories
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
One of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this is a collection of stories of a Lancashire childhood, of football in the streets, fishing, fighting and school, of growing up and looking for work, and of characters such as Spit Nolan the champion trolley-rider, and Sam Dalt the goalkeeper.
Alfie
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
A twentieth century classic with all the atmosphere of the swinging sixties.
