Antiquities: A Sequence of Short Stories
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: First edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on top of block, otherwise pages fine
A highly acclaimed "short story cycle" that captures the intricate fabric of Irish life across generations. In Antiquities, Val Mulkerns moves away from the traditional novel to present a series of interconnected narratives that function as both individual portraits and a collective history. The stories delve into the tensions between tradition and modernity, exploring the lives of girls and women in a changing Ireland. With a style rooted in realism and an emotional depth often compared to James Joyce’s Dubliners, Mulkerns examines the "antiquities" of the human heart—the old family secrets, the weight of the past, and the quiet resilience of a community. This collection marked the author's triumphant return to fiction and cemented her reputation as a master of the short story form.
Author: Val Mulkerns
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, André Deutsch
Edition: First edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Light foxing on top of block, otherwise pages fine
A highly acclaimed "short story cycle" that captures the intricate fabric of Irish life across generations. In Antiquities, Val Mulkerns moves away from the traditional novel to present a series of interconnected narratives that function as both individual portraits and a collective history. The stories delve into the tensions between tradition and modernity, exploring the lives of girls and women in a changing Ireland. With a style rooted in realism and an emotional depth often compared to James Joyce’s Dubliners, Mulkerns examines the "antiquities" of the human heart—the old family secrets, the weight of the past, and the quiet resilience of a community. This collection marked the author's triumphant return to fiction and cemented her reputation as a master of the short story form.