Claire Keegan

Born in 1968
Contemporary Fiction Short Stories
  • Claire Keegan is an acclaimed Irish author known for her short stories and novellas.

  • Born and raised on a farm in Wicklow, she pursued her education in the United States and Wales before returning to Ireland.

  • Keegan's work has garnered numerous prestigious awards, including the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature and the William Trevor Prize.

  • Her collections "Antarctica" and "Walk the Blue Fields" have received critical acclaim, with the former being named a Los Angeles Times Book of the Year.

  • Keegan's writing style is characterized by its compact yet powerful narratives, often exploring themes of rural Irish life and human relationships.

  • She currently resides in Wexford, continuing to contribute to the rich tradition of Irish literature.

Books by Claire Keegan