Hannah Kent
Burial Rites
- ISBN 13:
- 9780316239806
- author:
- Hannah Kent
- format:
- Large Print Hardcover
- publisher:
- Little Brown and Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 15.24 x 3.05 x 22.86 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Burial Rites A Novel by Hannah Kent
A literary debut inspired by a true story, this novel brings to life the final days of a young woman accused of murder in 19th-century Iceland. Charged with the brutal murder of her former master, Agnes is sent to an isolated farm to await execution.
As the farmer's family struggles to come to terms with their role in her story, they begin to uncover a more complex and nuanced tale than they initially thought. With its vivid prose and exploration of the human condition, Burial Rites is a riveting and thought-provoking read that asks profound questions about the power of stories and the enduring nature of human life.
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