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A collection of twelve mint fresh stories from the award winning Irish author, described by Neil Jordan as 'the real thing - a writer of great originality, dramatic flair, linguistic invention - who remakes the world every time he puts pen to paper.' These tales lead the reader around the fringes of Irish society through the eyes of the marginalized.

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This is a troubled collection from a troubled genius whose narrative technique won’t appeal to traditionalists. -- Brian Maye * The Irish Times *
Desmond Hogan in this book is writing at a very high pitch of ambition—he is trying to build the cathedral. The project is immense. -- Kevin Barry * The Stinging Fly *

The History of Magpies

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A Paperback / softback by Desmond Hogan

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    Publisher: The Lilliput Press Ltd
    Publication Date: 31/05/2017
    ISBN13: 9781843516668, 978-1843516668
    ISBN10: 1843516667
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    Description

    Book Synopsis
    A collection of twelve mint fresh stories from the award winning Irish author, described by Neil Jordan as 'the real thing - a writer of great originality, dramatic flair, linguistic invention - who remakes the world every time he puts pen to paper.' These tales lead the reader around the fringes of Irish society through the eyes of the marginalized.

    Trade Review
    This is a troubled collection from a troubled genius whose narrative technique won’t appeal to traditionalists. -- Brian Maye * The Irish Times *
    Desmond Hogan in this book is writing at a very high pitch of ambition—he is trying to build the cathedral. The project is immense. -- Kevin Barry * The Stinging Fly *

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