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Academy Street
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Academy Street is the heart-breaking and evocative story of one woman's life spanning six decades. Tess's childhood in 1940's rural Ireland is defined by the sudden death of her mother. Later, in New York, she encounters the ferocious power and calamity of love, and the effects of catastrophic fate.
The novel resonates with the rhythms of memory and home as well as those of America's greatest city. This is an intimate story about unexpected gifts and unbearable losses, and the perpetual ache for belonging. It is exquisitely written and profoundly moving.
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Reviews of Academy Street by Mary Costello praise the novel for its poignant and vivid portrayal of a woman's life journey from rural Ireland to New York. The storytelling is lauded for its elegance and emotional depth, with comparisons to Colm Tóibín and Alice Munro. Critics highlight the novel's quiet power and the deeply realised character of Tess Lohan, noting its unsentimental honesty and lyrical prose. The book is recognised for its ability to encompass six decades of life within a concise and impactful narrative.
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ISBN: 9781922182449
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 August 2014
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 262g
Pages: 192
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