The Pale Gold of Alaska: and other stories
| By: | Eilis Ni Dhuibhne |
| Publisher: | New Island Books |
| Published: | February 2027 |
| Pages: | 130 |
| Categories: | Fiction, Literature |
| Language: | English |
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From one of Ireland’s most acclaimed storytellers, and the current Laureate for Irish Fiction, this beautifully crafted collection brings together three remarkable short stories by Éilís Ní Dhuibhne. Featuring the widely admired The Pale Gold of Alaska and The Man Who Had No Story, alongside a previously unpublished story, My Love, My Lake, My Forest, this carefully curated selection from Ní Dhuibhne’s celebrated body of work showcases her signature blend of limpid prose, sharp humour and deeply human storytelling. An ideal introduction to one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Irish literature.
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