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Multitudes

AN IRISH TIMES BEST IRISH BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURY
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Multitudes by Lucy Caldwell is a compelling collection of ten interconnected short stories set in Northern Ireland. These tales delicately explore themes of identity, love, and the tumultuous journey from adolescence to adulthood. Caldwell deftly captures the essence of everyday life, weaving a rich tapestry of characters whose lives reflect the complexities of growing up in modern Ireland.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to compelling short stories that capture the complexities of childhood and adolescence with authenticity. The author weaves vivid narratives that take you to Belfast, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and personal growth. It's a beautifully written collection that resonates with poignancy and warmth.

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Multitudes

Multitudes is the beautiful debut story collection from the acclaimed, prize-winning novelist and playwright Lucy Caldwell.

Multitudes is the beautiful debut story collection from the acclaimed, prize-winning novelist and playwright Lucy Caldwell

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From Belfast to London and back again the eleven stories that comprise Caldwell's first collection explore the many facets of growing up - the pain and the heartache, the tenderness and the joy, the fleeting and the formative - or 'the drunkenness of things being various'. Stories of longing and belonging, they culminate with the heart-wrenching and unforgettable title story.

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Multitudes by Lucy Caldwell is praised for its lyrical prose and poignant storytelling. Reviewers highlight the author's ability to capture the nuanced experiences of adolescence and the exploration of identity. The collection's Belfast setting is celebrated for its vivid depiction and the way it enriches the narratives, resonating emotionally with readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571313518

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main - Re-issue

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 164g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Lucy Caldwell was born in Belfast in 1981. She is the author of three novels and several stage plays & radio dramas. Awards include the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the George Devine Award for Most Promising Playwright, the BBC Stewart Parker Award, a Fiction Uncovered Award and a Major Individual Artist Award from the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Her most recent novel, All the Beggars Riding, was chosen for Belfast's One City One Book campaign in 2013 and shortlisted for the Kerry Group Irish Novel of the Year.

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