The News from Ireland | Critical Overview
By the time ‘‘The News from Ireland’’ was published in 1986, as part of a collection of short stories, William Trevor was already a highly renowned writer of fiction. As they had done in the past, reviewers acclaimed Trevor’s clear style, subject matter, and character evocation. While Trevor continued his trend of exploring the lives of ordinary people, he also expanded his scope to focus on the historical and political turmoil that Ireland has suffered over the centuries.
Reviewers almost unanimously admired the collection. Overwhelmingly, reviewers preferred the...
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