In Minor Keys The Uncollected Short Stories of George Moore
Product description (One of the eminences in Anglo-Irish literature and the cultural history of the early part of this century, George Moore is a source for study of the novel. . . . Gathered here are hitherto unavailable short narratives that explore the human psyche, dealing with what Moore termed 'minor keys.' Publishers WeeklyThe tales show [Moore's] belief that a slight event may have large consequences. . . . The editors know Moore's work well and put that knowledge to work effectively. A good acquisition. ChoiceSudden endings, ironic twists, odd coincidences, and small incidents that attain great significance are the ingredients of these 14 sketches . . . some romantic, some nostalgic, more leaning towards psychological terror/horror. Library JournalEminently readable. Jacob Korg, Nineteenth-Century Literature[Moore] displays a remarkable insight into the subtleties of married life; a surprising gift for portraying relationships between parents and children; an empathy with the struggles of women; an understanding of what it means to exist without money or expectations; and a tender sympathy for the unreachable yearnings of those who hardly dare to ask for emotional fulfillment. ... An excellent edition which deserves a wide reading. Irish Literary Supplement) From Publishers Weekly Much admired for the architectonics of his realistic fiction, this Anglo-Irish cultural figure also had an influence on the development of the short story. PW noted that many of these hitherto unavailable short narratives "explore the human psyche, dealing with what Moore termed 'minor keys.' " Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.