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Mervyn Wall Livres

    1 janvier 1908 – 1 janvier 1997

    Mervyn Wall était un romancier et dramaturge irlandais, surtout connu pour ses deux fantaisies comiques centrées sur le moine médiéval Fursey. Ses œuvres, souvent empreintes de satire et d'ironie, explorent les thèmes de la foi, de la nature humaine et de l'absurdité de l'existence. Le style distinctif de Wall se caractérise par une observation aiguë, un humour pince-sans-rire et une prose habile qui transporte les lecteurs dans ses mondes uniques. Sa capacité à mêler des sujets spirituels à une perspicacité comique en fait une voix mémorable de la littérature irlandaise.

    Furseys Rückkehr in das Irland der Frommen
    Der unheilige Fursey oder Das Irland der Frommen. Roman
    Der unheilige Fursey oder Das Irland der Frommen
    A Flutter of Wings
    The unfortunate Fursey
    The Return of Fursey

    • The Return of Fursey

      • 218pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      4,4(5)Évaluer

      In this sequel, Fursey, a reluctant sorcerer seeking a peaceful life as a grocer, is drawn back into conflict when his wife is kidnapped by old enemies. To rescue her, he must confront a host of bizarre adversaries, including Vikings, a melancholic vampire, an inebriated wizard, a lovesick cow, and even Satan, who is intent on claiming Fursey's soul. This adventure blends humor and fantasy as Fursey navigates the challenges of embracing his darker side to save his loved one.

      The Return of Fursey

    • The unfortunate Fursey

      • 224pages
      • 8 heures de lecture
      3,9(83)Évaluer

      Originally published as two novels in 1946 and 1948, The Complete Fursey comprises The Unfortunate Fursey and The Return of Fursey. They are a blend of satire, comedy and fantasy set in the 10th century where Fursey encounters sorcery, demons, witches, Vikings and the wealthy Festus Wisenuts.

      The unfortunate Fursey

    • A Flutter of Wings

      • 240pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      The narrative revolves around a character's surprise at discovering that someone he believed to be dead, Pat's Tommy, is actually alive. This revelation hints at themes of mistaken identity and unexpected twists in relationships, suggesting a deeper exploration of the characters' connections and the implications of their pasts. The intrigue lies in the emotional and psychological impact of this realization on the protagonist.

      A Flutter of Wings