by Molly Mccloskey (Author)
A stunning collection of short stories from a new talent to rival that of Colum McCann. One of the most striking writers to emerge from this year's PHOENIX IRISH SHORT STORIES is a young Irish-American, Molly McCloskey. Writing with the lyricism of William Trevor and the narrative power of John McGahern, she charts the territory of human relationships, deftly unpeeling the layers of social mores in human behaviour to reveal the dark soul underneath. In this superb collection Molly McCloskey combines the very best of both literary traditions - Irish romanticism and American candour - to prove herself a refreshing new voice of striking maturity and enormous potential. 'SOLOMON'S SEAL' is a deft and thoughtful first collection' Louise East, IRISH TIMES.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Phoenix
Published: 06 Apr 1998
ISBN 10: 0753801396
ISBN 13: 9780753801390
Book Overview: *One of the stongest writers to emerge in Irish fiction on recent years. *Molly McCloskey won the George A. Birmingham Award in 1991 and the prestigious RTE/Francis McManus Short Story Award in 1995. * Solomon's seal is a pleasure to read Dermont Rodger, Sunday Tribune.