Paprika
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Paprika by Frank Mcguinness
A son tries to mourn the death of the father who abandoned him. A family rages against the murder of their gay son in war-torn Raqqa. Brilliance turns to madness in the fickle and unforgiving world of theatre. And in the titular story, the world of an operatic tenor violently collides with that of a homeless couple on the streets of New York. In the first collection of stories by Frank McGuinness, this award-winning master storyteller writes above all about freedom: freedom to love, freedom from hate, freedom to speak, freedom to silence. In hypnotic, spellbinding prose, Frank McGuinness hears the voices and sees the visions of his own troubled times. Authentic, shocking, and always and ever bearing the unique ring of truth, Paprika is a collection to cherish.laced with wit and the kind of sharp character observations on humanity that have made McGuinness a world-renowned playwright … a masterclass in the art of short story writing … much to offer aficionados of the Irish short story
-- Evening EchoPaprika paves the way for a witty, shocking and haunting experience … a collection of stories that are both spellbinding and fluid … this unique and enthralling collection showcases Frank McGuinness as a master storyteller and will make the perfect gift for any short story lover who wishes to explore brave linguistic choices and challenging subject matters
-- Irish IndependentSKU | GOR012999048 |
ISBN 13 | 9781788490016 |
ISBN 10 | 1788490010 |
Title | Paprika |
Author | Frank Mcguinness |
Condition | good |
Binding type | Hardback |
Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
Year published | 2018-10-15 |
Number of pages | 224 |
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Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |