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Being Various

New Irish Short Stories
By Various
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Being Various, curated by various authors, is an anthology that brings together a diverse collection of voices from around the globe in the realm of fiction. This engaging compilation offers an array of narrative styles and themes, reflecting the complexity and richness of contemporary human experience. Each story provides a unique perspective, inviting readers to explore a multitude of cultural and personal landscapes.
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This collection offers a rich tapestry of voices and stories that reflect the complexity of modern life. You might enjoy it if you appreciate diverse perspectives and thought-provoking narratives that delve into human experiences across different cultures and backgrounds.

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Being Various

Edited by prize-winning author and playwright Lucy Caldwell, Being Various brings together original stories from Ireland's current golden age of writing with some exciting new voices, never before published.

Edited by prize-winning author and playwright Lucy Caldwell, BEING VARIOUS brings together original stories from Ireland's current golden age of writing with some exciting new voices, never before published.

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Following her own brilliant short story collection Multitudes, Lucy Caldwell guest edits the sixth volume of Faber's long-running series of new Irish short stories, continuing the great work started by the late David Marcus and subsequent guest editors Kevin Barry, Deirdre Madden, and Joseph O'Connor.

Contributors to this richly diverse collection include: Kevin Barry, Eimear McBride, Lisa McInerney, Stuart Neville, Sally Rooney, Kit de Waal, and Belinda McKeon.

Being Various has a brilliant array of writers making waves in the twenty-first century, from lauded names to newcomers ranging from their twenties to their sixties; Irish by birth, by parentage, or residence. - Lucy Caldwell

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Being Various is praised for its diverse collection of stories that capture a wide range of experiences and styles. Critics commend its exploration of cultural, social, and personal themes, reflecting the contemporary landscape of fiction. The anthology is highlighted for its ability to showcase emerging voices alongside established authors, offering readers both familiarity and novelty.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571354108

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 368

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Biography & Memoir Fiction General Fiction Various

About the Author

Lucy Caldwell was born in Belfast in 1981. She is the author of three novels, several stage plays and radio dramas, and a collection of short stories. Awards include the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, the George Devine Award, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the Imison Award, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize (Canada & Europe), the Irish Playwrights' and Screenwriters' Guild Award, the Edge Hill Short Story Prize Readers' Choice Award, a Fiction Uncovered Award, a K. Blundell Trust Award and a Major Individual Artist Award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. She was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature in 2018.

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