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Penguin Classics is proud to welcome William Trevor—"Ireland’s answer to Chekhov" (The Boston Globe) and "one of the best writers of our era" (The Washington Post)—to our distinguished list of literary masters.
Jan 29, 2015 · Fools of Fortune by William Trevor - a classic early novel from one of the world's greatest writers Winner of the Whitbread Prize for Best Novel of the Year Murder and revenge during the Irish Civil War The Quintons have lived in the old house in Cork for hundreds of years. Though Anglo-Irish Protestant, they sympathize with the cause of ...
Fools of Fortune. Allegory about an Irish family torn apart by their country's war for independence. Iain Glen, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Mrs. Quinton: Julie Christie. Quinton: Michael Kitchen ...
“Fools of Fortune” is a remarkable achievement not least for capturing the essence of William Trevorês novel and illustrating how the apparently tranquil lives of good people are prey to acts of sudden, shuddering violence. The Evening Standard, Neil Norman “Fools of Fortune” is beautifully acted and well crafted.
Fools of fortune by Trevor, William, 1928-Publication date 1983 Topics Family -- Ireland -- Fiction Publisher New York : Viking Press Collection internetarchivebooks; ...
Fools of Fortune. Set against the turbulent years of the Irish Rebellion, this is the story of a young Englishwoman's love for her cousin. He leaves her seeking revenge against the British who killed his family. Years later he returns to find her faithful and waiting and to discover a daughter he has never known.
Sep 14, 1990 · He briefly forgets his new purpose in life during a romantic liaison with his cousin Marianne (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), but a renewed cycle of tragedy galvanizes Willie into disastrous action. It is difficult to sort out the heroes and villains in Fools of Fortune; it is a certainty, however, that the true victims are the Innocent.
