Shame – WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
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Shame – WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
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Shame – WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
‘My father tried to kill my mother one Sunday in June, in the early afternoon.’ Thus begins Shame, the probing story of the twelve-year-old girl who will become Annie Ernaux, and the traumatic memory that will echo and resonate throughout her life.
As Ernaux revisits this traumatic Sunday afternoon, she intertwines her personal narrative with broader social commentaries, blending the emotionally rich voice of great fiction with the piercing clarity of a scientific analysis. The reader is drawn into an intimate reflection on the nature of memory, trauma, and the ways violent experiences shape and situate themselves in the human psyche.
Unfolding with both immediacy and depth, Shame not only recounts the author's experience but also provokes readers to contemplate the residual force of past traumas and their power to dictate the trajectory of one's life. Through meticulous prose and unflinching honesty, Ernaux crafts a vivid, poignant, and enduring piece of literature that speaks to the universal struggles of coping with painful memories.
Ernaux's work is recognized for its potent, evocative storytelling and its ability to seamlessly navigate between the personal and the universal, making Shame a profound reflection on human resilience and the complexities of memory. This book offers not just a story, but an experience that resonates deeply, compelling readers to reconsider their own past and the nature of the memories they carry with them.
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Shame by Annie Ernaux is lauded for its intimate, conversational style, akin to getting to know a friend over time. Reviewers praise Ernaux's originality and the lingering impact her memoir has on readers, with her narratives resonating deeply and persistently.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781804270561
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 20 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Fitzcarraldo Editions
Contributors:
- Translated by Tanya Leslie
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 125.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 88
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About the Author
Tanya Leslie was the first translator of Annie Ernaux into English and translated a number of her works, including A Woman's Story (1991), A Man's Place (1992), Simple Passion (1993), Shame (1998), I Remain in Darkness (1999) and Happening (2001).
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