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The Love Object: Selected Stories
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Collected here for the first time are stories spanning five decades of writing by the 'short story master' (Harold Bloom).As John Banville writes in his introduction to The Love Object, Edna O'Brien 'is, simply, one of the finest writers of our time.' The thirtyone stories collected in this volume provide, among other things, a cumulative portrait of Ireland, seen from within and without.Coming of age, the impact of class, and familial and romantic love are the prevalent motifs, along with the instinct toward escape and subsequent nostalgia for home. Some of the stories are linked and some carry O'Brien's distinct sense of the comical. In 'A Rose in the Heart of New York,' the singlemindedness of love dramatically derails the relationship between a girl and her mother, while in 'Sister Imelda' and 'The Creature' the strong ties between teacher and student and mother and son are ultimately broken. 'The Love Object' recounts a passionate affair between the narrator and her older lover.The magnificent, midcareer title story from Lantern Slides portrays a Dublin dinner party that takes on the lives and loves of all the guests. More recent stories include 'Shovel Kings' 'a masterpiece of compression, distilling the pain of a lost, exiled generation' (Sunday Times) and 'Old Wounds,' which follows the revival and demise of the friendship between two elderly cousins.In 2011, Edna O'Brien's gifts were acknowledged with the most prestigious international award for the story, the Frank O'Connor Short Story Award. The Love Object illustrates a career's worth of shimmering, potent prose from a writer of great courage, vision, and heart.'The most striking aspect of Edna O'Brien's short stories, aside from the consistent mastery with which they are executed, is their diversity.'John Banville
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Love Object: Selected Stories' about? A: 'The Love Object: Selected Stories' is a collection of thirty-one short stories by Edna O'Brien, spanning five decades. The stories explore themes of love, class, and nostalgia, providing a portrait of Ireland from various perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Edna O'Brien, a celebrated writer known for her mastery in short story writing.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 544 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Love Object: Selected Stories' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 5, 2015.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this edition of 'The Love Object' is a first edition.
- Q: What are some key themes in the stories? A: Key themes in the stories include coming of age, the impact of class, familial love, romantic love, and the instinct toward escape.
- Q: Are the stories interconnected? A: Some stories in the collection are linked, while others stand alone, showcasing Edna O'Brien's distinct narrative style.
- Q: What recognition has Edna O'Brien received for her writing? A: In 2011, Edna O'Brien received the Frank O'Connor Short Story Award, acknowledging her contributions to the short story genre.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy this book? A: Readers who appreciate literary fiction, particularly those interested in short stories that delve into complex emotional and social themes, would enjoy this collection.