Claire Keegan's new book of stories explores tension, drama and gender dynamics
Podcast:NPR's Book of the Day Published On: Mon Jan 22 2024 Description: Three short stories comprise So Late in the Day, the new book by the highly acclaimed Irish writer, Claire Keegan. All three revolve around the ways men and women relate to one another — from a failed marriage proposal to a troubling affair. In today's episode, NPR's Scott Simon asks Keegan about the way her male characters come across, and how the finite nature of time influences her protagonists' decisions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy