约翰·麦格恩是当代爱尔兰文坛最负盛名的小说家之一,被英国卫报及相当一部分评论家认为是贝克特以来最重要的爱尔兰作家,有“爱尔兰的契诃夫”之美誉。他一生发表长篇小说六部,尤其以短篇小说见长。麦格恩的短篇小说以文笔简洁,结构简单,风格独特著称。为表彰麦格恩对爱尔兰文学的杰出贡献,卡里克—香农商会于2007年授予其终身成就奖。 One of the most prestigious novelists in contemporary Irish literature, John Magnet, considered by the British Guardian and a considerable number of critics as the most important Irish writer since Beckett, has the reputation of “Chekhov in Ireland” . He has published six novels in his life, especially in short stories. Magne’s short story is characterized by conciseness, simple structure and unique style. In recognition of Magneyn’s outstanding contribution to Irish literature, Carrick-Shannon Chamber of Commerce awarded his Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007.