About the Author

Benedict Kiely was one of the most beloved Irish authors. In 1996, he was named Saoi of Aosdána, the highest honor given by the Arts Council of Ireland.

Reviews

Praise for The Collected Stories of Benedict Kiely "He is, quite simply, the finest writer out of Ireland today. Funny, ribald, heartbreaking."--Publishers Weekly "Kiely is a master. . . . The collection ends with the novella Proxopera, a tale that is the finest work of art to emerge from the current Irish troubles."--Newsday "Kiely is a unique voice...his technique is so good as to be invisible and the reader shares his relish in telling whimsical stories and telling them well."--The London Times