Language:EnglishPublisher:Dalkey Archive PressISBN-13:9781943150311ISBN-10:1943150311UPC:9781943150311Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Literary, Short Stories (single author), World LiteratureBook Topic:IrelandSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SC5GBWGY5G
Selected Stories by Eilis Ni Dhuibhne
This collection brings together compelling short fiction from Eilis Ni Dhuibhne, one of Ireland's most distinguished contemporary writers working in both Irish and English. Her stories have earned widespread recognition for their sharp observations of Irish women's experiences, economical prose style, and distinctive blend of humor with elements of the fantastic.
About the Stories
Ni Dhuibhne's narrative approach draws from her deep knowledge of Irish folklore, creating stories that feel both rooted in tradition and thoroughly modern. Her characters navigate the complexities of contemporary Irish life with authenticity and depth. The collection showcases her ability to compress profound insights into tightly crafted narratives, making every word count while maintaining accessibility and emotional resonance.
The stories balance realism with touches of the surreal, a hallmark of Ni Dhuibhne's fiction. Her humor emerges naturally from character and situation rather than forced comedy, while her use of fantastic elements serves to illuminate rather than obscure the human truths at the heart of each piece.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Dalkey Archive PressISBN-13:9781943150311ISBN-10:1943150311UPC:9781943150311Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Literary, Short Stories (single author), World LiteratureBook Topic:IrelandSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.60 inchesWeight:0.7011Product ID:SC5GBWGY5G
Eilis Ni Dhuibhne was born in Dublin. She was educated at University College Dublin and has a BA in English and a PhD in Irish Folklore. She worked for many years as a librarian and archivist in the National Library of Ireland and now teaches on the MA for Creative Writing at University College Dublin and for the Faber Writing Academy. She is a member of Aosdana. The author of more than twenty books, including five collections of short stories, several novels, children's books, plays and many scholarly articles and literary reviews, her work includes The Dancers Dancing, Fox Swallow Scarecrow, and The Shelter of Neighbours.
Why This Collection Matters
This volume represents essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Irish literature, short story craft, or women's voices in fiction. Ni Dhuibhne's academic background in folklore informs her storytelling without overwhelming it, creating layers of meaning that reward multiple readings. Her bilingual practice enriches her English-language work with perspectives and rhythms drawn from the Irish literary tradition.
The collection offers both entertainment and literary substance, making it suitable for general readers and students of literature alike. Each story stands alone while contributing to a larger portrait of Irish life and the female experience within it.
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Selected Stories by Eilis Ni Dhuibhne
This collection brings together compelling short fiction from Eilis Ni Dhuibhne, one of Ireland's most distinguished contemporary writers working in both Irish and English. Her stories have earned widespread recognition for their sharp observations of Irish women's experiences, economical prose style, and distinctive blend of humor with elements of the fantastic.
About the Stories
Ni Dhuibhne's narrative approach draws from her deep knowledge of Irish folklore, creating stories that feel both rooted in tradition and thoroughly modern. Her characters navigate the complexities of contemporary Irish life with authenticity and depth. The collection showcases her ability to compress profound insights into tightly crafted narratives, making every word count while maintaining accessibility and emotional resonance.
The stories balance realism with touches of the surreal, a hallmark of Ni Dhuibhne's fiction. Her humor emerges naturally from character and situation rather than forced comedy, while her use of fantastic elements serves to illuminate rather than obscure the human truths at the heart of each piece.
Eilis Ni Dhuibhne was born in Dublin. She was educated at University College Dublin and has a BA in English and a PhD in Irish Folklore. She worked for many years as a librarian and archivist in the National Library of Ireland and now teaches on the MA for Creative Writing at University College Dublin and for the Faber Writing Academy. She is a member of Aosdana. The author of more than twenty books, including five collections of short stories, several novels, children's books, plays and many scholarly articles and literary reviews, her work includes The Dancers Dancing, Fox Swallow Scarecrow, and The Shelter of Neighbours.
Why This Collection Matters
This volume represents essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary Irish literature, short story craft, or women's voices in fiction. Ni Dhuibhne's academic background in folklore informs her storytelling without overwhelming it, creating layers of meaning that reward multiple readings. Her bilingual practice enriches her English-language work with perspectives and rhythms drawn from the Irish literary tradition.
The collection offers both entertainment and literary substance, making it suitable for general readers and students of literature alike. Each story stands alone while contributing to a larger portrait of Irish life and the female experience within it.
