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Keane, John B.

John B. Keane, playwright, poet and fiction writer, was born in Listowel, Co. Kerry, in 1928 and died in his home town on 30 May 2002. One of Ireland’s most popular authors, his plays include The Field, Big Maggie and Sharon’s Grave.

The Highest House on the Mountain John B. Keane's novel, 'The Highest House on the Mountain', delves into familial tensions among brothers and generational conflicts. Patrick's introduction of his new wife spirals when conniving brother Connie intervenes, threatening bonds and marriages. This gripping tale positions the mountain's peak house as a sanctuary for weary hearts. Perfect for readers of Irish literature and drama. €4.99

A High Meadow The comedy, tragedy and melodrama that makes up life in Ballybobawn. €16.99

An Irish Christmas Feast John B. Keane lovingly portrays the Christmas dreams and aspirations of the Irish in gentler times in this superb collection. €14.99

Best of John B. Keane Short pieces describing Irish life. €16.99

Big Maggie New Edition with Notes The story of Big Maggie Polpin and her attempts to keep her family together after the death of her husband is an enduring theatre favourite. The dialogue crackles with hilarious, caustic putdowns as the indomitable Maggie deals with her feckless family and unwanted suitors. Everyone wants a part of Big Maggie and her property, but she has other ideas. John B. Keane's wonderful creation of a rural Irish matriarch ranks with Juno, Mommo and Molly Bloom as one of the great female creations of twentieth-century Irish literature. 'A fullblooded, salty, earthy play with a great ring of truth and uproarious with comedy' – The Irish Times €12.99

Celebrated Letters of John B. Keane Vol. 1 Letters of a Successful TD/Letters of a Love Hungry Farmer/Letters of a Matchmaker/ Letters of an Irish Priest/Letters of an Irish Minister of State. €19.99

Celebrated Letters of John B. Keane Vol. 2 Letters of a Civic Guard/Letters of an Irish Publican/ Letters of a Country Postman/ Letters to the Brain. €19.99

Christmas Stories In this collection of Christmas tales, John B Keane gives us stories of romance, love, fairies and wise men from the East to entertain and enlighten during the festive season. In these accounts of the heart-warming, the funny, the dramatic and the sad, the traditions and culture of a disappearing rural Irish Christmas are brought to life with a magic that will warm winter days and delight anyone who believes in the spirit of Christmas. €14.99

Durango Great adventure story about the great October cattle drive of Tubberlick. €19.99

Many Young Men of Twenty €12.99

Sharon's Grave (play) Story of a mans blind lust for land that sets him on a road to tragedy. €9.99

Short Stories of John B. Keane | John B Keane | Fiction A collection of John B. Keanes short stories. €16.99

Sive - New Ed with Notes A powerful folk-drama which concerns itself with the attempt of a scheming matchmaker and a bitter woman to sell an innocent young girl to a lecherous old man. €12.99

Sive Limited Edition A powerful folk-drama which concerns itself with the attempt of a scheming matchmaker and a bitter woman to sell an innocent young girl to a lecherous old man. €300.00

The Contractors A novel about the anarchic lives of Irish builders and labourers in England. €19.99

The Field The Field is a play written by John B. Keane, first performed in 1965. It tells the story of the hardened Irish farmer "Bull" McCabe and his love for the land he rents. The play debuted at Dublin's Olympia Theatre in 1965, with Ray McAnally as 'The Bull' and Eamon Keane as 'The Bird' O'Donnell €14.99

The Rain at the End of the Summer €12.99

The Street A collection of some of John B. Keanes poems and songs. €12.99

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