Mervyn Wall Bücher
1. Jänner 1908 – 1. Jänner 1997
Mervyn Wall war ein irischer Romanautor und Dramatiker, der vor allem für seine beiden humorvollen Fantasy-Romane um den mittelalterlichen Mönch Fursey bekannt ist. Seine Werke, oft durchdrungen von Satire und Ironie, befassen sich mit Themen wie Glauben, menschlicher Natur und der Absurdität der Existenz. Walls unverwechselbarer Stil zeichnet sich durch scharfe Beobachtungsgabe, trockenen Witz und gekonnte Prosa aus, die die Leser in seine einzigartigen Welten entführt. Seine Fähigkeit, geistliche Themen mit komödiantischer Einsicht zu verbinden, macht ihn zu einer denkwürdigen Stimme in der irischen Literatur.
Furseys Rückkehr. Roman.
- 251 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The Return of Fursey
- 218 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
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 unfortunate Fursey
- 224 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
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.
A Flutter of Wings
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
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.