{"product_id":"high-ground-isbn-9780140177084","title":"High Ground","description":"Those who have called John McGahern a modern Chekhov are struck by his ability to transform commonplace experiences into moments of epiphany. In “Parachutes,” the narrator reels in the aftermath of a breakup with the woman he loves; “Oldfashioned” isthe story of Johnny, a country boy oddly drawn to the elderly English couple for whom he represents the son they lost in the War; and in “Eddie Mac” and “The Conversion of William Kirkwood,” a wealthy family and its hired help learn that the relationship of master and servant is the most enduring relationship of all.\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cb\u003eHigh Ground\u003c\/b\u003e, John McGahern displays all of his acclaimed mastery, and both deepens and extends the world of his generous imagination.\u003c\/p\u003eHigh Ground       \u003cbr\u003e\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"5\" border=\"0\"Parachutes\u003cbr\u003eA Ballad\u003cbr\u003eOldfashioned\u003cbr\u003eLike All Other Men\u003cbr\u003eEddie Mac\u003cbr\u003eCrossing the Line\u003cbr\u003eHigh Ground\u003cbr\u003eGold Watch\u003cbr\u003eThe Conversion of William Kirkwood\u003cbr\u003eBank HolidayJohn McGahern was born in Dublin and brought up in the west of Ireland. He is the author of three collections of short stories and six novels, including \u003cb\u003eAmongst Women\u003c\/b\u003e, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303300288741,"sku":"NP9780140177084","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780140177084.jpg?v=1767729030","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/high-ground-isbn-9780140177084","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}