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The Genius (Penguin Archive)

The Genius and Other Stories

Penned By Frank O'Connor
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The Genius (Penguin Archive)

The Genius and Other Stories

Penned By Frank O'Connor
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Known as Ireland’s Chekhov, Frank O’Connor was a master of the modern short story, with an eye for capturing the spaces between our selves and our surroundings. The Genius brings together some of his very best stories, often told from the perspective of young children and forming a revealing portrait of coming of age in postwar Ireland. Humorous and poignant in equal parts, these stories are a lesson in craft from a celebrated, prolific author.

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Length 144 Pages
Imprint Penguin Classics
Released 1963
Identifier (ISBN) 231290023
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Frank O'Connor writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Frank O'Connor lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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