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Male Tears

By Benjamin Myers
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Male Tears by Benjamin Myers is a collection of stories exploring men's emotional landscapes and vulnerabilities in contemporary society. Each tale delves into the complexities of masculinity, highlighting themes of identity, love, and struggle. The narratives weave an intricate tapestry of modern life, showcasing Myers' astute observations on human nature.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a blend of dark humour and poignant storytelling that delves into the complexities of masculinity. This carefully woven collection of short stories may appeal to readers interested in exploring themes of identity, nature, and the human condition, offering a fresh perspective through compelling, vividly crafted narratives.

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'One of the most singular, moving and crucial voices of our times' David Peace

In Male Tears, a debut collection of stories that brings together over fifteen years of work, Benjamin Myers lays bare the male psyche in all its fragility, complexity and failure, its hubris and forbidden tenderness.

Farmers, fairground workers and wandering pilgrims, gruesome gamekeepers, bare-knuckle boxers and ex-cons with secret passions, the men that populate these unsettling, wild and wistful stories form a multi-faceted, era-spanning portrait of just what it means to be a man.

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Male Tears by Benjamin Myers is lauded for its striking portrayal of masculinity through a collection of vivid stories that traverse desolate landscapes. Critics praise Myers for his visceral and incisive style, capturing themes of violence and wisdom with a blend of wit and raw emotion. The book is noted for its compelling narrative power and sharp examination of its subject matter, securing Myers a reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary fiction.

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ISBN: 9781526611369

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Benjamin Myers was born in Durham in 1976. His most recent novel, The Offing, was a bestseller. Other works include The Gallows Pole, which won the Walter Scott Prize for historical fiction, Beastings which was awarded the Portico Prize for Literature, and Pig Iron which won the inaugural Gordon Burn Prize. He has also published non-fiction, poetry and crime novels and his journalism has appeared in publications including the Guardian, New Statesman, Spectator, Caught By The River and many more. He lives in the Upper Calder Valley, West Yorkshire. benmyers.com / @BenMyers1

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