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The 29th of July

Short story by Niall Williams. On a certain 29th of July, Mairtin Crowley sets out on a heroic quest: to love everyone. But the task is more complex than he had first imagined.

On a certain 29th of July, Mairtin Crowley sets out on a heroic quest: to love everyone. But as the day unfolds and he encounters the various residents of the parish of Faha, he finds the task somewhat more complex than he had first imagined.

Dermot Crowley reads this new story from acclaimed Irish novelist Niall Williams. Longlisted for the Man Booker prize in 2014 for 'The History of the Rain', Williams's novels also include 'Four Letters of Love', 'As It Is In Heaven' and 'The Fall of Light.'

Writer ..... Niall Williams
Reader ..... Dermot Crowley
Producer ..... Heather Larmour.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 29 Jul 2016 15:45

Credits

Role Contributor
Writer Niall Williams
Reader Dermot Crowley
Producer Heather Larmour

Broadcast

  • Fri 29 Jul 2016 15:45