Nights Beneath the Nation
Nights Beneath the Nation by Denis Kehoe, published by Serpent’s Tail in 2009, is a literary fiction work that explores themes of love and loss. Set in Dublin during the 1950s, the narrative follows Daniel Ryan as he leaves his rural home for the vibrant life of the city, drawn into the world of a bohemian theatre group and a young man named Anthony. A scandalous event alters the course of his life, leading to years of exile in New York before Daniel returns to a transformed Ireland.
In this edition, readers will find a poignant exploration of Daniel’s attempts to navigate his past and present, haunted by memories and pursued by a mysterious figure. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a production of Fernando Garcia Lorca’s Blood Wedding, adding depth to the narrative. With 240 pages, this book delves into the complexities of identity and desire within the LGBTQ+ context, offering a reflective look at the changes in society and personal relationships over time.
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Dublin, 1950s. Leaving his country home behind, Daniel Ryan is seduced by the bright lights of the big city, by the wild parties of a bohemian theatre group, and by a young man called Anthony. Until one fateful, scandalous night brings the curtain down on Daniel’s life in Dublin. Years later, and Daniel has returned from his exile in New York. Trying to blend into the shadows, he finds modern Ireland barely recognisable from the heady days of his youth. As he struggles to reconcile the events that caused his departure, he is pursued by a shady young man – and by the ghosts of his past. Set against the backdrop of a production of Fernando Garcia Lorca’s Blood Wedding, Denis Kehoe’s debut is a sepia-toned tribute to love and loss. A passionate story of love, jealousy and desire.
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