Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
Long Lankin |
1970 |
John Banville / Benjamin Black |
Buy |
| 2 |
The Supreme Fictions of John Banville |
1999 |
John Banville / Benjamin Black |
Buy |
These collections represent the shorter-fiction branch of John Banville / Benjamin Black’s work. They are useful for readers who want more than the novels but are not necessarily looking to move into plays or nonfiction next.
Short story collections often reveal different textures of an author’s style, and this page helps keep that part of the record visible. It works especially well as a companion to the standalone novels page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Short Story Collections series?
There are two books in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Short Story Collections series, published between 1970 and 1999.
What is the first book in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Short Story Collections series?
The first book in the John Banville / Benjamin Black Short Story Collections series is Long Lankin, published in 1970.
Are these short story collections a good follow-up to the novels?
Yes. Short story collections can be a strong follow-up for readers who already enjoy John Banville’s prose and want to see how that voice works in a more compressed form.