John McGahern's debut novel returns in French under Sabine Wespieser
"La caserne", the Irish writer's first novel, originally published in Ireland in 1963, is being reissued by Sabine Wespieser Éditeur on 5 November.
Sabine Wespieser Éditeur is bringing back John McGahern's first novel, "La caserne," first published in Ireland in 1963, according to Livres Hebdo. The new edition is due out on 5 November.
Livres Hebdo describes the novel as an early and forceful example of McGahern's realism, depicting an oppressive rural life in Ireland and the condition of women confined to domestic roles.
The outlet gives no further detail on the translator, the format or the circumstances of this reissue.
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