So Late in the Day
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So Late in the Day
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So Late in the Day
An exquisite new short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Things Like These and Foster.
An exquisite new short story from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Small Things Like These and Foster.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionFrom the extraordinary mind of Claire Keegan, So Late in the Day explores the quiet turmoil of Cathal, an office worker in Dublin, as he drifts into a long, introspective weekend. Following a mundane Friday, Cathal boards the bus home, his mind swirling with the remnants of a past relationship with a woman named Sabine. They could have shared a life, but he didn't seize the moment. As Cathal immerses himself in a solitary evening, accompanied only by the television and a bottle of champagne, memories of Sabine and other influential women in his life flood back, leading him to reflect on the true significance of this particular date.
Through Keegan's exquisite prose, this poignant story delves into whether a person's inability to be generous and open can destroy the potential of relationships. It raises the profound question: Is it possible to genuinely love without the act of sharing?
Hailed as a "genuine once-in-a-generation writer" by The Times, Claire Keegan's narrative mastery is evident in every line of So Late in the Day. Hilary Mantel praises, "Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving." Equally impressed, Colm Tóibín notes, "Claire Keegan makes her moments real – and then she makes them matter."
Keegan's minimalist yet powerful storytelling builds an intimate connection between the reader and the characters, inviting us to ponder our own relationships and the barriers we may unknowingly erect. So Late in the Day is a testament to Keegan’s talent and her nuanced understanding of the human condition, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts seeking a richly fulfilling narrative experience.
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So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan is praised for its evocative prose and deep emotional resonance. Critics note it as a compelling exploration of human relationships and subtle societal commentary. The narrative is described as poignant, beautifully written, and reflective of Keegan's talent for capturing complex emotions in a succinct manner.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780571382019
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 31 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 168.0mm
Weight: 146g
Pages: 64
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About the Author
Claire Keegan's stories are translated into more than thirty languages. Antarctica won the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature. Walk the Blue Fields won the Edge Hill Prize for the finest collection of stories published in the British Isles. Foster won the Davy Byrnes Award and in 2020 was chosen by The Times as one of the top fifty works of fiction to be published in the twenty-first century. Small Things Like These was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Rathbones Folio Prize, awarded for the best work of literature, regardless of form, to be published in the English language. It won the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year Award, the Ambassadors' Prize and the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction.
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