Mary Lavin: Mary Lavin

"To celebrate the centenary of Mary Lavin's birth, this collection honours one of the leading figures of the Irish short story tradition. Leading criticss examine the main themes and stylistic features of Lavin's novels and short stories from a variety of perspectives, including gender, sexuality, family and community. Lavin's work is presented here in its literary, historical and biographical context, drawing attention to Lavin's indebtedness to modernism, her engagement with popular culture and the influence of her early American experience."--Publisher's website.