In a Cafe Selected Stories
In a Cafe Selected Stories by Mary Lavin, published by Penguin in 1999, presents a collection of the author’s most cherished short stories, compiled by her daughter. This edition, written in English and spanning 312 pages, showcases Lavin’s unique voice and storytelling prowess, distinguishing her within the rich tradition of Irish literature.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that explore themes of human experience, including the complexities of widowhood and the intricacies of personal relationships. The collection features masterworks such as the title story and “The Will,” highlighting Lavin’s ability to capture moments with depth and clarity. This book serves as an introduction to Lavin’s significant contributions to fiction, offering insights into her storytelling craft and the emotional resonance of her characters.
Official synopsis Publisher
On an island teeming with masters of the short story, Mary Lavin’s distinct voice and devoted following set her apart. Before her death in 1996, this Irish writer had received many honors and prizes not only for her luminous short stories but also for several highly regarded novels. William Trevor praised Lavin’s ability to “make moments timeless, to illuminate people and places, words and things, by touching them with the magic of the rarely-gifted storyteller.” In a Cafe makes available for the first time in the United States a collection of her most beloved pieces as compiled by her daughter. In masterworks such as the title story, an unsettling portrayal of widowhood, and “The Will, ” which Layin considered the finest expression of her art, the justice in Trevor’s declaration we recognize that “the short story of today owes her a very great debt.”
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