O'Grady, Timothy
I Could Read the Sky
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800182714
- author:
- O'Grady, Timothy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Unbound
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.43 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
I Could Read the Sky is a poignant and evocative novel that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Written in collaboration with photographer Steve Pyke, it tells the story of a man's journey through the 20th century, marked by dislocation and loss. The narrative is accompanied by a series of photographs that capture the beauty and essence of Ireland, and the ways in which the country and its landscapes continue to shape the protagonist's life. Through a lyrical and introspective prose, the author reflects on the experiences of the Irish emigrant, and the ways in which the past continues to haunt the present. The photographs, taken by Pyke during his travels, add a powerful visual dimension to the text, creating a sense of depth and nuance that is both moving and thought-provoking. This elegiac narrative is a powerful exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which our pasts continue to shape us. With its unique blend of prose and photography, I Could Read the Sky is a book that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt the pull of a place, or the weight of a memory.
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