The Short Stories of John B. Keane

by John Brendan Keane

Book Overview

All human life is here, and Keane tells its story in an astonishing procession of remarkable characters and in rare humorous glimpses of his own career. There are more shades to John B. Keane's humour than there are colours in the rainbow. Compassion, shrewdness and a glorious sense of fun and roguery are evident in this collection, which brings together John B. Keane's tales. A fitting tribute to John B. Keane, for decades Ireland's favourite...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1856353443
• ISBN13: 9781856353441
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Mercier Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Enchanting

John B. Keane is my favorite literary discovery of the last 15 years. He's witty, compassionate and insightful. The stories in this volume run the gamut from heartbreaking and tragic to fully romantic and full of giggles. Keane has a deceptively simple style that develops character without flashy turns of phrase, and reveals the secret corners of the human heart. But when he opens that door, you're astounded by what he shows you not only in the hearts of others, but in your own. Don't miss a chance to read anything of his you can lay your hands on.