A fitting tribute to John B. Keane, for decades Ireland's favorite storyteller, this winning short story collection typifies the late author's folkloric imagination and storytelling arts. These are congenial tales, too, as this literary legend views the foibles and fallibilities of Irish country folk with abundant compassion as well as a shrewd, sometimes sardonic eye. Add to that Keane's glorious sense of fun and roguery that will make readers relish all the more how and why, in "Fred Rimble," Jim Conlon kills the best friend he ever had. Or how Willie Ramley determines that his future wife will be "Guaranteed Pure." Or how, to tragic as well as comic effect, a gasp, garlic, and gossip undo Denny Bruder in "The Hanging." In all, Keane uncovers the folly in the romantic pangs, exalted aspirations, misguided mischief, and everyday shortcomings of the characters in the village of his storyteller's mind—and beyond the folly finds their humanity.
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John B. Keane is my favorite literary discovery of the last 15 years. He's witty, compassionate and insightful. The stories in this volume run the gamut from heartbreaking and tragic to fully romantic and full of giggles.
Keane has a deceptively simple style that develops character without flashy turns of phrase, and reveals the secret corners of the human heart. But when he opens that door, you're astounded by what he shows you not only in the hearts of others, but in your own. Don't miss a chance to read anything of his you can lay your hands on.
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I enjoyed this book. It's not a collection of tales of the the "important," but of your neighbors and people down the road. If you lived in Ireland. Well told stories of people that you have met or might meet today. Warm, sad and funny a great book for a weekend read.
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There is a story contained within this book titled Fred Rimble. I would have bought the book just to have that wonderfully witty story, but enjoyed the entire book.
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Fred Rimble was born in Maggie Conlon's bedroom in Dirreenroe at three minutes past seven on the evening of 7 September 1979. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Jimmy Bowen, Mick Kelly, Tom Cutler, Denny Bruder, Sir Stafford, Miss Miller, Fred Spellacy, Neddy Leary, Fred Rimble, Willie Ramley, Maggie Conlon, Timmy Binn, Jack Fly-Low, Mick Henderson, Dousie O'Dea, Shaun Baun, Dolly Hallon, Jack Murphy, Dinny Colman, Polly Baun, Nora Odell, Tom Hallon, Donal Fizzell, Imogen Furey, Jack Furey New!
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Fred Rimble was born in Maggie Conlon's bedroom in Dirreenroe at three minutes past seven on the evening of 7 September 1979. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Jimmy Bowen, Mick Kelly, Tom Cutler, Denny Bruder, Sir Stafford, Miss Miller, Fred Spellacy, Neddy Leary, Fred Rimble, Willie Ramley, Maggie Conlon, Timmy Binn, Jack Fly-Low, Mick Henderson, Dousie O'Dea, Shaun Baun, Dolly Hallon, Jack Murphy, Dinny Colman, Polly Baun, Nora Odell, Tom Hallon, Donal Fizzell, Imogen Furey, Jack Furey New!
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