McGahern, John
The Barracks
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571225651
- author:
- McGahern, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 128mm X 200mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Barracks by John McGahern is a novel that explores the complexities of human relationships in a small Irish village. After years of freedom and loneliness, Elizabeth Reegan marries into this close-knit community, navigating a world where tragedy and comedy coexist. Through her experiences, McGahern masterfully weaves together desperation and joy, creating a rich and nuanced portrayal of life in rural Ireland. McGahern's writing is marked by its subtlety and depth, as he delves into the inner lives of his characters with sensitivity and insight. This was his first novel, published in 2008, and it sets the tone for his later works. With its thoughtful exploration of human relationships and rural Irish life, The Barracks is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of literary fiction.
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