The genius

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Known as Ireland’s Chekhov, Frank O’Connor was a master of the modern short story, with an eye for capturing the spaces between our selves and our surroundings. ‘The Genius’ brings together some of his very best stories, often told from the perspective of young children and forming a revealing portrait of coming of age in postwar Ireland.

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SKU: 9780241746998 Category: Tag: Publisher/imprint : Penguin Classics
Page count : 144
Published on 17th April, 2025

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90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books

Known as Ireland’s Chekhov, Frank O’Connor was a master of the modern short story, with an eye for capturing the spaces between our selves and our surroundings. The Genius brings together some of his very best stories, often told from the perspective of young children and forming a revealing portrait of coming of age in postwar Ireland. Humorous and poignant in equal parts, these stories are a lesson in craft from a celebrated, prolific author.

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Weight 0.091 kg
Dimensions 18 × 11 × 0.8 cm
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