In its ten years of existence the Sean O’Faoláin Short Story Prize has become one of the most prestigious international literary accolades. In recent years over a thousand entries are made annually from countries all over the world. In this book we bring together twenty stories from the first ten years chosen by judges who are accomplished short story writers themselves. Writers from Britain, Canada, Ireland and the United States are represented here in a multitude of styles and tones which demonstrates the plurality of the prize. Here you have writers of elegant restraint and wild abandon, the deadly serious and the deadly comic. You have Pigs’ Feet, White Socks, Hoovers and much else besides.
Language
English
Pages
153
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Southword Editions
Release
May 06, 2022
ISBN 13
9781905002382
Pigs' Feet, White Socks and Hoovers: An anthology of ten years of winners of the Seán Ó Faoláin Prize 2003 -2012
In its ten years of existence the Sean O’Faoláin Short Story Prize has become one of the most prestigious international literary accolades. In recent years over a thousand entries are made annually from countries all over the world. In this book we bring together twenty stories from the first ten years chosen by judges who are accomplished short story writers themselves. Writers from Britain, Canada, Ireland and the United States are represented here in a multitude of styles and tones which demonstrates the plurality of the prize. Here you have writers of elegant restraint and wild abandon, the deadly serious and the deadly comic. You have Pigs’ Feet, White Socks, Hoovers and much else besides.