The Leavetaking

McGahern, John

ISBN 10: 014028057X / ISBN 13: 9780140280579

Verlag: Penguin Books, 2006

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR004775770

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Widely considered one of the greatest Irish writers by readers and critics alike, John McGahern has been called “arguably the most important Irish novelist since Samuel Beckett” (The Guardian) whose “spare but luminous prose” (Chicago Tribune) is frequently compared to that of James Joyce. In The Leavetaking, McGahern presents a crucial, cathartic day in the life of a young Catholic schoolteacher who, along with his new wife, returns to Ireland after a yearÂ's sabbatical in London. Moving from the earliest memories of both characters into the present day, The Leavetaking recounts the coupleÂ's struggle to overcome the suffocating influence of the church in order to find happiness in a fulfilling adult love.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: John McGahern (1934–2006) was the author of six novels, including The Dark and Amongst Women (winner of IrelandÂ's GPA Book Prize), four volumes of short stories, and a memoir. He received numerous awards, including IrelandÂ's most prestigious literary prize, the AE Memorial Award.

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Titel: The Leavetaking
Verlag: Penguin Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: Very Good