My Oedipus Complex and Other Stories. Frank O'Connor (Penguin Modern Classics) [Paperback]

Frank O'Connor (Author)

Book Description

Series: Penguin Modern Classics | Publication Date: November 2005

The story of the title deals with a little boy named Larry and his feelings towards his father. When his father returns home from World War II, Larry is resentful and jealous of losing his mother's undivided attention, and finds himself in a constant struggle to win back her affections.

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About the Author

Frank O'Connor (1903-1966) is the author of such justly famous works as "Guests of the Nation", "My Oedipus Complex" and "First Confession" and numerous other fine stories, including "The Bridal Night," "The Luceys," and "The Long Road to Ummera." O'Connor published works of fiction and non-fiction continuously from the 1930s to the 1960s. Most recently his biography of Michael Collins, The Big Fellow, has been published by Picador.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Penguin Books (November 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0141187875
• ISBN-13: 978-0141187877
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars My Oedipus Complex +, December 27, 2011

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This review is from: My Oedipus Complex & Other Stories (Mass Market Paperback)

The typeface is small and somewhat difficult to read. But it IS handy to carry around. My son really liked the stories. I'm still trying to get into it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars World War 2?!, December 1, 2008

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This review is from: My Oedipus Complex and Other Stories. Frank O'Connor (Penguin Modern Classics) (Paperback)

If indeed Mr O'Connor had written the title story (as the product description above states) about his experience with his mother during his father's absence in World War 2, we would be dealing with a spectacular oedipal complex. Since it was in fact a description of the time when his ftaher was away fighting in the Great War (WW1), we are only dealing with a spectacular story, written with elegance and restrained hilarity.