{"product_id":"9781988592305","title":"The Gorse Blooms Pale: Dan Davin's Southland Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eA master of New Zealand short stories explores life in Southland.\u003c\/b\u003e Dan Davin's \u003ci\u003eThe Gorse Blooms Pale\u003c\/i\u003e gathers twenty-six stories and poems reflecting his Irish-Catholic upbringing in Southland, New Zealand. These stories offer a unique regional flavor, capturing the essence of a close-knit rural community navigating post-British social dynamics.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDavin's work is at once comic, haunting, and lyrical, exploring themes of cultural identity, family, and the impact of war. Through characters like Mick Connolly, Davin paints a vivid portrait of a time and place. This collection is a treasure for readers seeking:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsight into the Irish diaspora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStories of coming of age in a specific time and place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplorations of family and community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a flair comparable to Sargeson and Frame, Davin's stories offer a profound and moving reading experience. Edited by Janet Wilson, this collection ensures Davin's voice continues to resonate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otago University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521890898161,"sku":"9781988592305","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0674\/5433\/7265\/files\/9781988592305_p0.jpg?v=1765424939","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781988592305","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble","version":"1.0","type":"link"}