Creatures of the Earth: New and Selected Stories by John McGahern offers a compelling collection that showcases the author's profound insight into human relationships and rural Irish life. The stories, drawn from both new works and previous collections, reflect McGahern’s mastery of language and his ability to evoke complex emotions with subtlety. Through richly detailed characters and landscapes, the book explores themes of identity, family, and the enduring connection between people and the natural world. This collection is a poignant testament to McGahern’s place among Ireland’s most respected literary voices.
Creatures of the Earth: New and Selected Stories by John McGahern offers a compelling collection that showcases the author's profound insight into human relationships and rural Irish life. The stories, drawn from both new works and previous collections, reflect McGahern’s mastery of language and his ability to evoke complex emotions with subtlety. Through richly detailed characters and landscapes, the book explores themes of identity, family, and the enduring connection between people and the natural world. This collection is a poignant testament to McGahern’s place among Ireland’s most respected literary voices.
Faber and Faber, London, 2006 hardback first edition. Dust-jacket has some shelf wear & slight foxing to pages otherwise a clean copy in very good condition
