โ Scribed by Edna O'Brien
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
"Oft in the stilly night" -- Brother -- The widow -- Epitaph -- What a sky -- Storm -- Another time -- A demon -- Dramas -- Long distance -- A little holiday -- Lantern slides.;In twelve stories peopled with deeply etched characters, whom we come to know instantly and intimately, Lantern Slides reveals the wit and passion of a master of the short fiction form. Rich and humorous, full of struggle and boldness, these stories are a singular reflection of Edna O'Brien's artistry.
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