An Occasion Of Sin

[quote style=“boxed”]John Montague’s stories have earned a place alongside the work of other esteemed Irish storytellers”. —Frank O’Connor, Mary Lavin, Sean O’Faolain[/quote]

[quote style=“boxed”]The tales offer a wonderfully crafted mix of lyrical language, irony, and whimsicality, but are grounded in a sure sense of reality. They have the aura of permanence about them.” —William Kennedy[/quote]

[quote style=“boxed”]The really significant thing is that here for the first time in my experience, the true cosmopolitan note is struck by an Irish writer. Many have attempted to don that cap and found it an embarrassing misfit, but Montague wears it triumphantly. A breakthrough has been achieved.” —Maurice Kennedy, The Irish Times[/quote]