The Springs of Affection
A short story collection that revolves around the daily lives of three Dublin families and the resentment, rivalries, and hatreds simmering beneath the surface. Brennan’s subjects are ordinary people whose plight will be familiar to many. Although they’re frustrated and worn down by the struggles and humiliations of life, they are also dreamers, hopeful of one day breaking out and living beyond the confines of a situation in which they find themselves.
Format: Kindle, Hardcover, & Paperback
Paperback: 368 Pages
Language: English
4.5/5
Reviewed By Reviewed By Juliette Foster
“Maeve Brennan was one of the most important writers of the twentieth century, and it isn’t hard to see why. This extraordinary collection of stories displays the formidable range of her talent, her forensic sense of detail, and the exquisite luminosity of her writing.”
