Tales of Ballycumber [Paperback]

Sebastian Barry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2009

Here, now, listen, I'll tell you a tale ...Daffodils are in bloom as dawn breaks over the foothills of Ballycumber, ushering in hope for a new day and stirring the ghosts of a past fraught with sorrow, anguish and emptiness. In search of advice, young Evans Stafford calls at the home of friend and strong-minded traditionalist, Nicholas Farquhar. The following day, as Farquhar learns the devastating consequences of this meeting, he discovers that his memories and words are governed by a buried history; a force far greater than himself. Sebastian Barry's "Tales of Ballycumber" premiered at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in September 2009.

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About the Author

Sebastian Barry was born in Dublin in 1955. His plays include Boss Grady's Boys (1988), The Steward of Christendom (1995), Our Lady of Sligo (1998) and The Pride of Parnell Street (2007). His novels include The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty (1998), Annie Dunne (2002), A Long Long Way (2005) and The Secret Scripture (2008). He lives in Wicklow with his wife and three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Faber & Faber (October 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0571251315
• ISBN-13: 978-0571251315
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,357,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sebastian Barry was born in Dublin in 1955. His play, The Steward of Christendom, first produced in 1995, won many awards and has been seen around the world. His novel, The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty, appeared in 1998. He lives in Wicklow with his wife and three children.