A Time to Dance And Other Stories
A Time to Dance And Other Stories by Bernard MacLaverty is a collection published by Penguin Books in 1985, featuring 174 pages of engaging narratives. This edition showcases MacLaverty’s skillful storytelling, blending humor with realism and moments of surprise. The title story, “A Time to Dance,” follows Nelson as he experiences a life-altering moment while playing truant, setting the tone for the diverse themes explored throughout the collection.
Readers will find a variety of stories that delve into the complexities of human experience, such as the inventive escapades of retired prostitutes in “Phonefun Limited” and the transformative journey of a music teacher and her pupil in “My Dear Palestrina.” The anthology reflects MacLaverty’s ability to capture poignant moments and intricate character dynamics, making it a noteworthy addition to the realm of fiction and short stories.
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Bernard Mac Laverty’s beautifully turned storeis are full of humour, terse realism and moments of touching or shocking surprise. Nelson plays truant and sees something he wishes he hadn’t in the title story, ‘A Time to Dance’. In Phonefun Limited Sadie and Agnes, retired prostitutes hit upon an inventive new way of making someone happy with a phone call, while in My Dear Palestrina’ a remarkable music teacher initiates her pupil into the mysteries of art and maturity. Bernard MacLaverty lives in Glasgow. He has written five collections of stories and four other novels, including Grace Notes which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and won the Saltire Scottish Book of the Year Award. He has written versions of his fiction for other media – radio and television plays, screenplays and libretti.
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