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Shipping News

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Pagine
337
Lingua
EN
ISBN
9780743225427
Tempo di Lettura
~5h 54min

Shipping News è un book di Annie Proulx. Conta 337 pagine.

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Annie Proulx’s novel follows a middle-aged man who returns to the rugged coast of Newfoundland after personal tragedy, seeking refuge in his ancestral hometown. Taking employment at the local newspaper to write the shipping news column, he gradually navigates a landscape defined by isolation, harsh weather, and tightly knit communities. The narrative examines how language functions as both barrier and bridge, tracing the protagonist’s tentative steps toward self-reckoning amid a culture steeped in maritime tradition and quiet endurance. Proulx’s meticulous attention to regional dialect, ecological detail, and the rhythms of daily labor grounds the story in a vividly realized setting. The work explores grief, resilience, and the slow process of rebuilding identity when confronted with one’s own history. Known for its unflinching portrayal of human vulnerability and its distinctive narrative voice, the novel balances dark humor with lyrical observation. It stands as a recognized work in contemporary American fiction for its ability to locate universal emotional struggles within the specific contours of place and community.

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Shipping News ha 337 pagine.

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Annie Proulx’s novel follows a middle-aged man who returns to the rugged coast of Newfoundland after personal tragedy, seeking refuge in his ancestral hometown. Taking employment at the local newspaper to write the shipping news column, he gradually navigates a landscape defined by isolation, harsh ...

Chi ha scritto Shipping News?+

Shipping News è stato scritto da Annie Proulx.