The Short Stories of John B. Keane

ISBN-10: 1856353443
ISBN-13: 9781856353441
Category: Humorous stories, English
Language: English
Published: 2001
Publisher: Mercier Press
Author: John B. Keane

Description

There are more shades to John B. Keane's humour than there are colours in the rainbow. Compassion, shrewdness and a glorious sense of fun and roguery are evident in this collection, which brings together all John B's short stories. Included are gems such as A Hanging and Guaranteed Pure.

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