Onwards

Onwards marks the captivating third instalment in the beloved Cornucopia series, a collection of short stories that masterfully blend humour, pathos, and a keen eye for the human condition. Spanning the past seventy years, these tales weave together events, relationships, loves, and losses, creating a rich tapestry of life’s varied experiences. Each story is crafted to resonate with the reader, promising hours of enjoyable, thought-provoking, and deeply satisfying reading.

In today’s fast-paced world, where reading time is often a luxury, the short story format of Onwards is especially relevant. Perfect for busy individuals, this collection is an ideal companion for those moments of pause – whether you find yourself in transit, in a waiting room, or relaxing on a beach, at a bar, or in a hotel room.

Beyond entertainment, Onwards offers profound insights into the intricacies of life. It reassures adult readers that their doubts, worries, joys, and tears are universal experiences. This collection is not just a book to read; it’s one to treasure, revisit, and cherish, becoming a beloved addition to your literary collection.

In the mid-sixties, Christopher Elliott, then a student of English and French literature at Trinity College, Dublin, found himself in a small group studying short story writing with the great Irish writer, Frank O’Connor. Elliott’s first pieces were not successful. “You have to tell a story,” said the master. “If there is no story, there is nothing.” But in those years, Christopher Elliott, had few stories to tell. Today, many years later, the world has remedied that.