McKenna, Laura
Words To Shape My Name
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848407954
- author:
- McKenna, Laura
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- New Island Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Action & Adventure, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Words to Shape My Name by Laura McKenna is a powerful and timely novel that explores themes of liberty, equality, and identity. In 1857, Harriet Small is approached by a stranger who asks her to hear him out, leading her to discover an unusual collection of papers left in her father's will.
These papers reveal the story of Tony Small, Harriet's father, who was commissioned to write about his life as Edward FitzGerald's manservant. As Tony writes, he recounts a complex and often turbulent friendship between himself and Edward, a man from a privileged background who struggles with racism, privilege, and power.
As historical events unfold, Tony learns that the sacrifices of freedom are never-ending, and that the past continues to shape our present. This thought-provoking novel is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity, class, and social justice.
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