Frank O'Connor, een Ierse man van de letteren, wordt vooral geprezen om zijn treffende korte verhalen en openhartige memoires. Zijn schrijven verkent diep de menselijke conditie, vaak puttend uit zijn eigen levenservaringen in Cork en de complexiteit van de Ierse identiteit en geschiedenis weerspiegelend. O'Connor's proza staat bekend om zijn warmte, psychologisch inzicht en authentieke weergave van het gewone leven. Hij leverde ook belangrijke bijdragen als literatuurcriticus en vertaler, die de Ierse poëzie met zijn onderscheidende stem naar een breder publiek bracht.
O'Connor's translations are driven by a deep passion to revive Ireland's history, embodying his belief in the importance of reflecting on the past to inform the future. His work seeks to connect contemporary readers with the rich cultural heritage of Ireland, emphasizing the significance of historical narratives in shaping identity and understanding.
The narrative explores the transformative journey of a shy boy from a Cork slum, who discovers a sense of grandeur beyond his immediate surroundings. Through his experiences, the book delves into themes of aspiration and the contrast between humble beginnings and the pursuit of a broader existence. O'Connor's reflections highlight the complexities of his upbringing and the awakening of his dreams, offering insight into the human spirit's resilience and desire for something greater.
The Mad Lomasneys and Other Stories from Collection Two
This Collection of Stories includes the following: The Genius My Oedipus Complex First Confession The Study of History The Man of the World Guests of the Nation Machine-Gun Corps in action Soirée Chez une Belle Jeune Fille Jumbo's Wife The Cornet-Player Who Betrayed Ireland There is a Lone House News for the Church The Mad Lomasneys Uprooted The Majesty of the Law The Luceys After Fourteen Years Peasants The Bridal Night A Thing of Nothing Michael's Wife A Bachelor's Story Fish for Friday A Story by Maupassant In the Train The Corkerys Old-Age Pensioners The Long Road to Ummera The Wreath The Mass Island ____________________________________________ The story of the title, My Oedipus Complex deals with a little boy named Larry and his feelings towards his father. When his father returns home from World War II, Larry is resentful and jealous of losing his mother's undivided attention, and finds himself in a constant struggle to win back her affections. If you looking for the edition of only that short story, you can find it here: My Oedipus Complex.
The story of the title deals with a little boy named Larry and his feelings towards his father. When his father returns home from World War II, Larry is resentful and jealous of losing his mother's undivided attention, and finds himself in a constant struggle to win back her affections.
A collection of four of O'Connor's short stories, often written from the point of view of a child or an individual outside of society's conventions. They are The Genius, My Oedipus Complex, The Ugly Duckling and Song Without Words.
The stories collected here demonstrates the richness of the short story tradition in Ireland from the end of the last century to the period following the Second World War. The authors represented are: George Moore, Somerville and Ross, Daniel Corkery, Jame Stephens, Liam O'Flaherty, L.A.G. Strong, Sean O'Faoláin, Frank O'Connor, Eric Cross, Michael McLaverty, Bryan MacMahon, Mary Lavin, James Plunkett, James Joyce, and Elizabeth Bowen. `this is as good a collection of stories as you could find anywhere and fully deserves its new description "classic".' Books and Bookmen
Frank O'Connor is regarded as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, and a master of the short story form. In this definitive compilation of his stories, including "Guests of the Nation," O'Connor explores universal themes of love, loss, and faith through the particulars of the Irish experience, both in Ireland and abroad.
