Keith Donohue Livres

Focusing on Flann O'Brien's extensive body of work, this critical study delves into his lesser-known writings, including college essays and correspondence, alongside his well-known novels. Dr. Donohue utilizes both established research and new insights to explore O'Brien's artistic evolution, highlighting his role as a postmodernist and keen observer of mid-20th century Dublin life. The study also critiques previous analyses and contextualizes O'Brien's literary contributions within the cultural landscape of Ireland during the deValera era.

From the bestselling author of The Boy Who Drew Monsters and The Stolen Child comes a modern take on the Orpheus and Eurydice myth-a suspenseful tale of romance and enchantment.

Seven-year-old Henry Day is kidnapped by fairy changelings living in the dark forest near his home - ageless beings whose secret community is threatened by encroaching modern life. They give Henry a new name, Aniday, and the gift of agelessness - now and forever, he will be seven years old. The group has left another child in Henry's place. This changeling boy, who has morphed himself into Henry's duplicate, must adjust to a new way of life and hide his true identity from the Day family. But he can't hide his extraordinary talent for the piano, and his near-perfect performances prompt his father to suspect that he is an impostor. As he grows older the new Henry Day becomes haunted by vague but persistent memories of life in another time and place. Both Henry and Aniday search obsessively for who they were before they changed places in the world.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Child comes a "classically hypnotic horror story" (Time Out New York) about a young boy trapped inside his own world, whose drawings blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Ever since he nearly drowned in the ocean three years earlier, ten-year-old Jack Peter Keenan has been deathly afraid to leave his home in a small coastal town in Maine. Instead, Jack Peter begins to draw monsters, and when those monsters take on a life of their own, no one is safe from the terror they inspire. His mother, Holly, begins to hear strange sounds in the night coming from the ocean. When she seeks answers from the local Catholic priest and his Japanese housekeeper, they fill her head with stories of shipwrecks and ghosts. His father, Tim, wanders the beach, frantically searching for a strange apparition running wild in the dunes. And the boy's only friend, Nick, becomes helplessly entangled in the eerie power of the drawings. While those around Jack Peter are haunted by what they think they see, only he knows the truth behind the terrors that lurk in the outside world. Keith Donohue's The Boy Who Drew Monsters is a mesmerizing tale of psychological terror and imagination run wild.

A modern reinterpretation of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth unfolds in a suspenseful narrative filled with romance and enchantment. The story weaves together elements of love and loss, exploring the depths of human emotion as characters navigate a world where magic and reality intertwine. With a gripping plot and richly developed characters, this tale promises to captivate readers who enjoy mythological themes reimagined in contemporary settings.

Set against a backdrop of magic, this enchanting story explores themes of love and redemption. The beautifully crafted narrative draws readers in with its captivating characters and intricate plot, promising a journey that is both heartfelt and transformative. The tale's charm and depth make it a memorable experience, earning it high praise for its lyrical writing and emotional resonance.

Set against the backdrop of modern Ireland, this tale intertwines ancient Irish mythology with a gripping narrative. A young woman's body, discovered in a bog, awakens after two millennia, igniting a chaotic chase involving shadowy figures from her past and a mix of quirky characters, including teenage witches and an ambitious archaeologist. As they navigate a world filled with fairies and old grudges, the story blends fantasy, mystery, and humor, celebrating the rich tapestry of Irish literature while exploring themes of identity and belonging.

Die Lebensgeschichten von acht Frauen aus verschiedenen Epochen verknüpfen sich zum amerikanischen Mythos Jack erwacht in einer Juninacht und wundert sich, wie ihm geschieht. Wenn er doch nur wüsste, wie er sich den Kopf blutig gestoßen hat. Doch kommt er kaum zum Nachdenken, denn in einem großen Wirbel tauchen nacheinander acht faszinierende Frauen auf, die Jack für ihr Schicksal verantwortlich machen wollen: sei es die junge Ureinwohnerin, die einen Mann heiratet, der sich in einen Bären verwandeln kann, sei es die Frau aus Salem, die für eine Hexe gehalten wurde. Mythologie, Geschichte und Fantasy sind in diesem phantastischen Roman zu einer großen Reise durch die Zeiten verknüpft. Keith Donohue schafft es mit seinem neuen Roman Sommernachtsfrauen, uramerikanische Märchen, Sagen und Geschichten aus fünfhundert Jahren in einem fabelhaft en Bogen zusammenzuführen.

Ein modernes Märchen über die Magie in der Realität: Die neunjährige Norah klopft an die Tür von Margaret, deren Tochter vor zehn Jahren verschwunden ist. Norah scheint magische Fähigkeiten zu besitzen und wird Teil von Margarets Geheimnis. Wer ist Norah und gibt es einen Zusammenhang zu der vermissten Tochter?

Pełna napięcia opowieść o miłości i zauroczeniu, współczesna wariacja na temat mitu o Orfeuszu i Eurydyce. W Quebecu Kay Harper zakochuje się w lalce na wystawie Quatre Mains, zamkniętego sklepiku ze starymi zabawkami. Kay spędza letnie wakacje, pracując w cyrku jako akrobatka, podczas gdy jej mąż, Theo, tłumaczy biografię pioniera fotografii Eadwearda Muybridge'a. Pewnej nocy, gdy Kay wraca do domu, ma wrażenie, że ktoś ją śledzi. Kiedy widzi, że w jej ulubionym sklepiku pali się światło a drzwi są otwarte, postanawia znaleźć schronienie w jego wnętrzu. Nazajutrz Theo odkrywa, że żona zaginęła. Podejrzewany przez policję, zrozpaczony, obsesyjnie przemierza ulice Starego Miasta. Tymczasem Kay, przemieniona w lalkę, tkwi uwięziona na zapleczu Quatre Mains, gdzie towarzyszy jej pstrokata gromadka kukiełek z różnych zakątków świata, które ożywają jedynie na noc. Kay może wrócić do ludzkiej postaci tylko wtedy, gdy Theo znajdzie ją i rozpozna. Tak rozpoczyna się podwójna odyseja: męża wytrwale szukającego zaginionej żony i kobiety uwięzionej w magicznym świecie, gdzie jej życie należy do kogoś innego.