Deane, Seamus
Reading in the Dark
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784875534
- author:
- Deane, Seamus
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
This haunting and lyrical novel tells the story of a young boy's journey through the tumultuous landscape of 1940s and 1950s Northern Ireland. As he navigates the complexities of family secrets, poverty, and violence, his nighttime reading of Irish legends becomes a source of enchantment and solace.
Set against the backdrop of a society gripped by political hatred and social change, this is a powerful coming-of-age story that explores the fragility of childhood and the enduring power of myth and legend. With breathtaking sadness and vibrant imagery, Seamus Deane crafts a narrative that is both claustrophobic and expansive.
A poignant and unforgettable portrayal of growing up in a time of great upheaval, Reading in the Dark is a masterpiece of literary fiction that will resonate with readers long after they finish reading.
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