Munro, Alice
The View from Castle Rock
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099497998
- author:
- Munro, Alice
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- supplier_id:
- 59
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Alice Munro draws inspiration from her family's history to create a fictionalised account of their lives. From Edinburgh's Castle Rock in the 18th century to Ontario and her own awakening in 1950s Canada, she weaves fact and myth together to form an epic story that explores the past and present.
This collection of stories showcases Munro's unique ability to create a sense of place and time, effortlessly blending reality with imagination. With its focus on family, identity, and the human experience, it is a compelling exploration of life and its complexities.
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