O'Connor, Frank
My Oedipus Complex: And Other Stories (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141187877
- author:
- O'Connor, Frank
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Frank O'Connor's My Oedipus Complex And Other Stories is a poignant collection of short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships. One of its most powerful tales, also bearing this title, tells the story of a young boy struggling to come to terms with his father's return home from war. The boy's feelings of resentment and jealousy towards his father are deeply relatable, as he seeks to reclaim the attention of his mother, who has been devoted to him since her husband's departure. This emotional struggle is at the heart of the story, which raises important questions about family dynamics, love, and the challenges of growing up. Through its thought-provoking and character-driven narrative, Frank O'Connor's My Oedipus Complex And Other Stories offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience.
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