Proulx, Annie
The Shipping News
- ISBN 13:
- 9781857022421
- author:
- Proulx, Annie
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Shipping News by Annie Proulx In a dramatic turn of events, E. Annie Proulx's novel follows Quoyle, a struggling newspaper hack, as he is forced to leave his mundane life behind. His wife's untimely demise sets him on a journey to the rugged coast of Newfoundland, where he reunites with his two emotionally disturbed daughters and his aunt. As they settle into their ancestral home, the Quoyles must confront their troubled past and navigate the harsh realities of their new surroundings. In this poignant and humorous tale, Proulx explores the complexities of family life and the resilience of the human spirit. As Quoyle finds work reporting the shipping news for a local weekly, he must contend with a cast of eccentric characters, each with their own unique struggles and stories. With its vivid portrayal of life in rural Newfoundland, The Shipping News is a powerful exploration of the human condition.
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