An Irish Christmas: Stories
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- Synopsis
- It is said there's at least one volume of John B. Keane's writing in every Irish household. He is to Irish humor what Mark Twain and Jeff Foxworthy are to American humor. Keane makes you laugh out loud, his compassion stirs the warmth and generosity in your heart, and his affection for his fellow man makes you feel proud to be of the human race. When you read this collection of 17 Christmas stories you will understand the persona of the rural Irish before it was influenced by electronic world culture. These stories are for adults about ordinary people who are inspired by the Christmas spirit, both bottled and religious. Keane's characters, though they know well the daily struggle to make ends meet and have experienced the tragedies and joys of life, sparkle with the author's irrepressible humor, wear their quirkiness proudly and glow with simple goodness. At Christmas they give and receive miracles conceived in practical caring. Those who can't or won't overcome their bad habits or choose the high road are tolerated, understood and done for as circumstances require. These stories are bon bons for adults, not the standard Rudolf or Santa American fare, but every bit as satisfying and magical. You'll read about the goose as an aphrodisiac, a Tom cat due for a trip to the confessional after a night of wooing numerous she cats and mauling too many rivals, a woman who has pined for her lost father's affection for 78 years and receives it at last in 2 unlikely pairs of arms, a windy poet nicknamed Mental, priests caughtioned not to stop drinking, but to stop staggering in public, and a comatose football hero who receives a most unorthodox cure from a female night visitor. This book should be in every grown-up's Christmas stocking.
- Copyright:
- 1999
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 221 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780786708154
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 12/05/06
- Copyrighted By:
- John B. Keane
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Literature and Fiction
- Submitted By:
- Amber W
- Proofread By:
- Lissi
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.