Pádraic Ó. Conaire – författare

Pádraic Ó Conaire (1882-1928) was an Irish novelist and short-story writer, known for his contribution to modern Irish literature. Born in Galway city, Ó Conaire lived through the significant socio-political changes of his time, which shaped his works. He moved to London in 1900, becoming involved with Conradh na Gaeilge and the Irish Volunteers. His writing, influenced by Russian authors, tackled themes of isolation, despair, and societal edge. He authored over 400 stories, five plays, and several essays. His notable works include 'Deoraidheacht' and 'M'asal beag dubh'. Despite controversy and personal challenges, his work remains influential.

The greatest short stories by Padraic O' Conaire. Greatly influenced by Maupassant Padraig himself has had an immense influence on all Irish writers. He was the only creative writer in Irish in his time and is considered the greatest. Though his work is not without its faults - including many surprise endings and cliches of situation - it has tremendous strength. O' Conaire paints a scene in a few words; his characterisation is invariably brilliant, and he always shows outstanding sympathy for mankind.

Pádraic Ó Conaire is recognized as the father figure of the modern Irish short story. Selected from a variety of previous collections and first published in Irish in 1956, Scothscéalta went on to inspire generations of Irish people who have held a special place in their hearts for this fearless writer who created local yet universal stories of timeless feeling. Available for the first time in English, Best Stories / Scothscéalta, brings the creative world of the West of Ireland’s most loved scribe to English readers for the first time.