McCann, Colum
Everything in this Country Must
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526617255
- author:
- McCann, Colum
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimeters (0.11 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Colum McCann returns to Ireland with this powerful collection, turning his measured gaze to the country's recent history with devastating effect. The result is a deeply moving and powerfully written exploration of the Troubles, one that has an almost mythical rather than a political feel. The title story, along with two thematically linked short stories, forms the basis of Everything in This Country Must. These stories are about Ireland and the Troubles, but they are also about the human experience, with a focus on the everyday moments that can be both beautiful and heartbreaking. Through his prose, McCann explores the complexities of the past and the ways in which it continues to shape our present. With its brooding, meditative tone and lyrically controlled language, this collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the human cost of conflict and the power of storytelling to capture the essence of a nation.
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