Selected Stories: EIliS Ni Dhuibhne

Éilís Ní Dhuibhne is an Irish writer known for her captivating stories that explore the lives of women. Her collection of fourteen stories showcases her talent for weaving tales that linger in the silence long after the story has ended. Ní Dhuibhne is praised for her masterful storytelling, her ability to shift tones from political to comic and moving, and her superb sense of character, time, and place.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Colourpoint Creative Ltd

When the story comes to an end, Muriel and Polly remain silent, their eyes fixed on the vibrant fuchsia bush that stands before them. The multicolored lights dancing against the pitch-black sea, towering black mountains, and ominous black sky create a mesmerizing spectacle. They sit in contemplative stillness, allowing the story to settle within them.

For nearly four decades, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne has held the attention of readers and critics alike with the brilliance and audacity of her storytelling. Praised as an original voice from the very beginning of her career, she has gone on to craft a body of work that solidifies her status as one of Ireland's most accomplished and captivating storytellers.

The fourteen stories compiled herein showcase the remarkable range of Ní Dhuibhne's accomplishments throughout her illustrious writing journey, particularly in her portrayal of the intricately nuanced realm of women's lives. They serve as a testament to her exceptional and enduring ability to weave narratives that captivate us and linger in our minds long after the story's conclusion.

"A masterful storyteller, tonally adept at transitioning from searing and politically charged to comedic and emotionally moving within the span of mere pages. SINÉAD GLEESON"

"Ní Dhuibhne's stories stand out for their exceptional sense of character, time, and place. COLM TÓIBÍN"

"A fully contemporary writer harnessing ancient tradition to rejuvenate our perception of the world. ANNE ENRIGHT"

Stories:

"The Postmens Strike"

"Blood and Water"

"The Flowering"

"The Wife of Bath"

"Gweedore Girl"

"Estonia"

"The Pale Gold of Alaska"

"The Banana Boat"

"A Literary Lunch"

"The Moon Shines Clear"

"The Horsemans Here"

"Bikes I have Lost"

"The Coast of Wales"

"New Zealand Flax"

"Little Red"

Dimension: 216 x 135 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781780733692