Book review: A behemoth of the Irish canon

Spanning Mary Lavin’s long career, this book gathers 16 stories that show her at different stages of life, yet always alert to the same quiet tensions
Book review: A behemoth of the Irish canon

Mary Lavin in 1984: 'An Arrow in Flight' is both an excellent introduction and a reminder of her authority over the short story form. File picture: Peter Thursfield/ The Irish Times 

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 - 01:00
Fiona Sherlock

  • An Arrow in Flight
  • Mary Lavin
  • Penguin Ireland, €19.99

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