Ian McEwan, Claire Messud (Introduction)
Atonement
- ISBN 13:
- 9781841593609
- author:
- Ian McEwan, Claire Messud (Introduction)
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Everyman
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 424
- Dimensions:
- 2.8 x 13.4 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Ian McEwan's Atonement is a powerful exploration of childhood, love, and war, set against the backdrop of England's tumultuous past. The story begins on a sweltering summer's day in 1935, when the lives of three young people are forever changed by a single, devastating event. As the years unfold, the consequences of this moment are revealed, leading to a profound and moving examination of shame, forgiveness, and the difficulty of absolution. Spanning decades, from the retreat from Dunkirk to the reunions of a bygone era, Atonement is a masterful novel that draws the reader into the intimate lives of its characters. With its brilliant and enthralling depiction of England's class divisions, war, and the complexities of human relationships, this is a novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading. Through its exploration of the human condition, Atonement is a deeply moving and thought-provoking work that will resonate with readers.