There Are Little Kingdoms
There Are Little Kingdoms by Kevin Barry is a collection of short stories published by Canongate Books on April 6, 2017. This edition, comprising 160 pages, presents a vivid portrayal of contemporary Irish life, capturing a blend of laughter, darkness, and intensity through its narratives.
Readers will find a diverse array of characters and situations, from fast girls seeking trouble in a small town to lonesome hillwalkers in search of connection. The stories explore themes of identity and the absurdity of life, offering a modern take reminiscent of classic works. This collection invites readers to engage with the complexities of human experience in a uniquely Irish context.
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This award-winning story collection summons all the laughter, darkness and intensity of contemporary Irish life. A pair of fast girls court trouble as they cool their heels on a slow night in a small town. Lonesome hillwalkers take to the high reaches in pursuit of a saving embrace. A bewildered man steps off a country bus in search of his identity – and a stiff drink. These stories, filled with a grand sense of life’s absurdity, form a remarkably surefooted collection that reads like a modern-day Dubliners.
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