John Boyne
A History of Loneliness
- ISBN 13:
- 9780552778435
- author:
- John Boyne
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Black Swan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 12.7 x 3 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A History of Loneliness by John Boyne is a powerful novel about blind dogma and moral courage, set against the backdrop of a once-respected institution. The story follows a man who has dedicated his life to his faith, but is forced to confront the demons of his past when a family tragedy opens old wounds. As he struggles to come to terms with his own complicity in the propagation of blind faith, he is left to face the dark places where dogma and morality can meet. This is a deeply personal and courageous exploration of the human condition, one that confirms John Boyne as a searching chronicler of his generation.
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