Island

Name: Island
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780099422327
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By Alistair MacLeod

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Island by Alistair MacLeod is a collection of short stories that explore the poignant lives and landscapes of Cape Breton Island. The narratives beautifully capture the connection between the island's inhabitants and their challenging environment, reflecting themes of longing, memory, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit. MacLeod's lyrical prose brings to life the rich cultural history and emotional depth of the characters.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this collection of stories if you're captivated by rich, evocative storytelling that delves into themes of family, tradition, and the rugged beauty and isolation of maritime Canada. Alistair MacLeod's exquisite prose brings to life the struggles and resilience of his characters, offering profound insights into the human condition that linger long after reading.

Island

These slow, beautiful stories - resolute and resonant - are small masterpieces: apparently simple but actually crafted with enormous skill and precision.

The collected stories by one of the greatest short-story writers in the world.

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Set against the unforgiving landscape of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, these stories are all concerned with the complexities and mysteries of the human heart. Steeped in memory and myth and washed in the brine and blood of the long battle with the land and the sea, they 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.

Island explores themes of endurance and connection, portraying an intense devotion to both place and history. As the characters navigate through the challenges of their environment, they also delve deep into introspection, highlighting the intricate web of relationships that define their existence.

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Island by Alistair MacLeod is praised for its profound and beautifully crafted stories. Critics highlight the collection's elegance, honest depiction of life, and the richness of its prose. The stories are noted for their simplicity and perfection, demonstrating a complete and singular artistic achievement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099422327

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 448

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Alistair MacLeod Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Alistair MacLeod was born in 1936 and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He is Professor Emeritus of English Literature at the University of Windsor, Ontario.