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Homeland

Author of Demon Copperhead, Winner of the Women’s Prize for Fiction
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Homeland by Barbara Kingsolver is a captivating collection of short stories exploring the rich tapestry of human experience. Each story delves into the lives of diverse characters, revealing their struggles, triumphs, and the intricate connections that bind them. Kingsolver's storytelling offers deep insights into cultural identity, personal growth, and the resilience of the human spirit.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly woven tales that explore themes of cultural heritage, family dynamics, and personal identity with a heartfelt narrative and vivid characters. Barbara Kingsolver's talent for painting evocative settings and deep emotional landscapes makes it a captivating read.

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Homeland

Here Barbara Kingsolver tells stories of hope, momentary joy and powerful endurance.

Homeland and Other Stories by Barbara Kingsolver is a collection of short stories on hope, momentary joy and powerful endurance, from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of the bestselling books Demon Copperhead, The Poisonwood Bible and The Lacuna.

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Homeland by Barbara Kingsolver is a remarkable collection of twelve short stories that traverse an array of landscapes, from the foggy terrains of northern California and the bustling urban Southwest to the serene hills of eastern Kentucky and the vibrant Caribbean island of St Lucia. These stories capture moments of fleeting joy, enduring resilience, and unwavering hope, immersing readers in the richly textured worlds of Kingsolver's creation.

With profound empathy and insight, Kingsolver's characters are intricately woven into their environments, their lives deeply rooted in their respective locales. Each story brims with a powerful sense of place and the indomitable bonds of love and familial legacy. From a young girl discovering the value of her cultural heritage to an immigrant's struggle for a better life, the narratives are as diverse as they are captivating.

Barbara Kingsolver writes with a disarming honesty, her prose alternating between comic and heart-rending. Her unique ability to blend humour with poignant moments creates an authentic and compelling narrative force. The characters in Homeland are vividly portrayed, their emotional lives rendered with such depth and nuance that readers will find themselves irresistibly drawn into their stories. Each tale, rich with possibility and imbued with a deep sense of love, showcases Kingsolver's masterful storytelling.

The stories in Homeland offer a mesmerising exploration of human experience, capturing the universal themes of connection, perseverance, and the enduring impact of history on our present lives. Kingsolver’s eloquent prose and deeply humane vision make this collection a profound and unforgettable reading experience.

Whether you are a long-time admirer of Barbara Kingsolver’s work or a new reader discovering her for the first time, Homeland promises to be a treasured addition to your literary collection, one that you will return to time and again.

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Homeland by Barbara Kingsolver is praised for its rich, evocative storytelling and engaging characters. Reviewers appreciate the blend of personal and political themes, and the book’s exploration of cultural identity and family heritage. Some have noted the author's lyrical prose and the emotional depth of the narrative.

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ISBN: 9780571179572

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 1997

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 200.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 15.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Barbara Kingsolver's thirteen books of fiction, poetry and non-fiction include the novels The Bean Trees and the international bestseller The Poisonwood Bible which, amongst other accolades, won the 2005 Penguin/Orange Reading Group Book of the Year award. Her most recent novel The Lacuna, won the Orange Prize for Fiction in 2010.

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