Stories of Ireland

Exploring mid-century Irish life, this collection showcases Brian Friel's masterful storytelling through a series of vivid short stories. Each narrative captures the essence of beauty, struggle, and discovery, from the haunting drowning in Lough Keeragh to the camaraderie of potato gatherers in County Tyrone. Friel's uncanny ability to reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary shines through, making these tales both humorous and profoundly moving. Renowned author Edna O'Brien praises them as exemplary short stories, deftly blending skill and emotion.