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William Trevor Cox KBE (24 May 1928 – 20 November 2016), known by his pen name William Trevor, was an Irish novelist, playwright, and short story writer. One of the elder statesmen of the Irish literary world, [ 5 ] he is widely regarded as one of the greatest contemporary writers of short stories in the English language. [ 6 ]
Upon release, A Bit on the Side was generally well-received. On Bookmarks January/February 2005 issue, a magazine that aggregates critic reviews of books, the book received a (4.0 out of 5) based on critic reviews with a critical summary saying, "It only proves, as The New Yorker claims, that Trevor may be "the greatest living writer of short stories".
The Ballroom of Romance was based on a short story by William Trevor set in County Leitrim, Ireland.The film was shot on location in Ballycroy, County Mayo as by 1982 the ballroom which William Trevor had originally written about had been modernized and no longer resembled a dance hall typical of 1950s Ireland.
Mrs. Eckdorf in O'Neill's Hotel is a novel written by William Trevor, first published by The Bodley Head in 1969. The book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1970. Plot summary
The Story of Lucy Gault is a novel written by William Trevor in 2002. The book is divided into three sections: the childhood, middle age and older times of the girl, Lucy. The story takes place in Ireland during the transition to the 21st century. It follows the protagonist Lucy and her immediate contacts.
One of the worst kept secrets in Ireland’s film and TV sector has been official confirmed by the local industry body — that the second season of “Wednesday” is now shooting in the country.
On Bookmarks January/February 2008 issue, a magazine that aggregates critic reviews of books, the book received a (4.5 out of 5) based on critic reviews with a critical summary saying, "Cheating at Canasta is no exception, with many reviewers calling it one of the best of Trevor's 12 short story collections".
Felicia's Journey is a novel written by Irish author William Trevor, first published by Viking Press in 1994. The novel was made into a 1999 film of the same name. The book won the Whitbread Prize and The Sunday Express Book of the Year in 1994. [1]