Antarctica
‘A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.’ THE TIMES
(Author) Claire KeeganThe stunning debut story collection from the author of Foster and the Booker Prize shortlisted Small Things Like These 'A beautiful, tender work of great clarity.' Sebastian Barry 'Simply put, Claire Keegan is one of the greatest fiction writers in the world.' George Saunders 'Among the finest contemporary stories written recently in English.' Observer A secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister's revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequence of stories, one of our most gifted writers illuminates human longing and fallibility in all its variety. ------- Readers love Antarctica: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This is the best short story collection I have ever read. Trust me she is a real find!' '⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A skilled writer who immerses us seamlessly in the lives of her characters.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have now read every word Claire Keegan has written. That's how much I love her writing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'With her keen eye and lucid prose, Keegan beguiles, jolts and haunts us beyond the pages.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The writing is both tender, poetic and authentic ... the stories stay with you long after you have finished reading.'
Claire Keegan
Claire Keegan is an Irish author known for her concise and evocative writing style. Her most notable work is the short story collection "Walk the Blue Fields," which explores themes of family, love, and loss in rural Ireland. Keegan's writing is characterized by its lyrical prose and keen attention to detail, capturing the complexities of human relationships with precision and empathy. She has been praised for her ability to create powerful and emotionally resonant narratives in a compact form. Keegan's work has had a significant impact on the genre of contemporary Irish literature, earning her recognition as one of the country's most talented and influential writers.
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