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The Shipping News

By Annie Proulx
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The Shipping News by Annie Proulx follows the story of Quoyle, a struggling newspaper writer, who moves with his family to a small, isolated seaside town in Newfoundland after a series of personal tragedies. The novel explores themes of reinvention and connection as Quoyle begins a new life in a close-knit community and finds unexpected opportunities and self-discovery amidst the rugged coastline. Through quirky characters and vivid settings, Proulx crafts a tale of resilience and healing.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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If you're drawn to stories set in remote, rugged landscapes with richly developed characters, this novel may captivate you. It offers a poignant exploration of personal transformation and resilience as the protagonist rebuilds his life in an isolated Newfoundland community. The narrative's blend of dark humour and intricate storytelling might appeal to those who enjoy literary fiction with deep emotional undertones.

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Winner of the Irish Times International Fiction Award and America's National Book Award, this story features Quoyle, a failed journalist, a failed husband and a born loser who heads for a remote corner of Newfoundland with his two daughters and eccentric aunt.

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The Shipping News is a vigorous, darkly comic, at times magical portrait of the contemporary North American family, and "a rare creation, a lyric page-turner" (Chicago Tribune).

At thirty-six, Quoyle, a third-rate newspaperman, is wrenched violently out of his world when his two-timing wife meets her just desserts. He retreats with his two daughters to his ancestral home on the starkly beautiful Newfoundland coast, where a rich cast of local characters all play a part in Quoyle's struggle to reclaim his life. As three generations of his family cobble up new lives, Quoyle confronts his private demons—and the unpredictable forces of nature and society—and begins to see the possibility of love without pain or misery.

The Shipping News is charged with sardonic wit—alive, funny, a little threatening: packed with brilliantly original images...and now and then, a sentence that simply takes your breath away (USA TODAY).

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The Shipping News by Annie Proulx is celebrated for its evocative prose and the unique portrayal of Newfoundland's rugged landscape. Readers often praise the depth of character development, particularly the protagonist, Quoyle, and his journey of self-discovery. Critics appreciate the novel's dark humour and insightful exploration of themes like family, resilience, and renewal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780671510053

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 1994

Country: United States

Imprint: Pocket Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 311g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Annie Proulx is the author of nine books, including the novels The Shipping News and Barkskins, and the story collection Close Range. Her many honors include a Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, the Irish Times International Fiction Prize, and a PEN/Faulkner award. Her story "Brokeback Mountain," which originally appeared in The New Yorker, was made into an Academy Award-winning film. Fen, Bog, and Swamp is her second work of nonfiction. She lives in New Hampshire.

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