New Title: The Proverb Zoo by Armel Dagorn

The Penny Dreadful is delighted to announce that it will be publishing its first short story collection this year – and have chosen “The Proverb Zoo” the exciting debut of up and coming writer Armel Dagorn. A stunning collection of stories casting a curious eye on modern life and Ireland, Dagorn’s wry tales chronicle scenes of figures such as socialist canines, boy geniuses and the lost citizens of Kildare Village. We are excited to bring his first collection to print.

Armel Dagorn lives in Nantes, France with his partner and young son after spending most of his twenties in Ireland. His writing has appeared in magazines such as The Stinging Fly, Tin House online, 3:AM Magazine, The Lonely Crowd and Unthology. The Proverb Zoo will be released on May 2018 and details of a launch will follow.