Daughters of Passion: Faber Stories

Faber Stories is a landmark series of individual volumes that presents masters of the short story form in a range of genres and styles. Julia O'Faolain's story is of a young Irish girl who has been an orphan, her mother a whore, and has lost her faith and been imprisoned. The book celebrates the ninetieth year by bringing together past, present, and future in a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 64 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2019
Publisher: Faber & Faber

Faber Stories, a remarkable series of individual volumes, showcases the exceptional artistry of masters of the short story form across a diverse array of genres and styles.
Her tale unfolded as follows: she hailed from an orphanage, with her mother likely being a prostitute. Raised by nuns, she had abandoned her faith, embraced another, and ardently fought for it, ultimately leading to her imprisonment. While this account may not be precise, it serves as a sufficient framework.
On the twelfth day of her relentless hunger strike, Maggy finds herself unable to discern between what is truly real and what exists solely in her imagination. This applies to her arrival here as well: Was she a member of the IRA, or did she risk everything for the sake of a dear friend?
Through her captivating narrative, Julia O Faolain skillfully portrays the profound bond shared by young Irish girls, transcending the limitations imposed by politics.
In commemorating our ninetieth year, Faber Stories emerges as a joyous celebration, presenting a compilation of collectible works that unite past, present, and future.

Weight: 56g
Dimension: 112 x 159 x 6 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780571351947
Edition number: Main