Island

Dive into the gripping world of Alistair MacLeod's *Island*, a beautifully crafted collection of short stories that resonate with the nuances of the human experience. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, this B-format paperback captures the intricate relationships and emotional landscapes that define our lives. Each tale, a small masterpiece, intricately weaves themes of love, loss, and the enduring ties between individuals—parent and child, man and woman. With 448 pages filled with profound reflections and rich narratives, *Island* transports readers into a realm where memory and myth intertwine. Explore the unbreakable bonds and the untold stories of those who have come before us. MacLeod’s writing evokes a sense of place and belonging, steeped in the natural world's beauty and brutality. The collection not only showcases his storytelling prowess but also includes two previously uncollected stories, further enriching this exceptional literary offering. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand-new book, ensuring swift delivery to your doorstep. Note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, so please allow up to 10 days for shipping. Don’t miss your chance to own this remarkable book that stands timelessly outside the bounds of contemporary trends.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099422327
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2002
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448


Description:
These slow, beautiful stories - resolute and resonant - are small masterpieces- apparently simple but actually crafted with enormous skill and precision. Set against the unforgiving landscape of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, they are all concerned with the complexities and mysteries of the human heart, the unbreakable bonds and unbridgeable chasms between man and woman, parent and child.Steeped in memory and myth and washed in the brine and blood of the long battle with the land and the sea, these stories celebrate a passionate engagement with the natural world and a continuity of the generations in the face of transition, in the face of love and loss.As John McGahern says in his eloquent foreword- 'the work has a largeness, of feeling, of intellect, of vision, a great openness and generosity, even an old-fashioned courtliness. The stories stand securely outside of fashion while reflecting deep change'. Bringing together all Alistair MacLeod's short fiction, and including two previously uncollected stories, Island represents the great achievement of one of the world's finest storytellers.

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