The Small Backs of Children

Name: The Small Backs of Children
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786892430
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By Lidia Yuknavitch

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In The Small Backs of Children by Lidia Yuknavitch, the story revolves around a haunting photograph capturing a young girl amidst the destruction of a war-torn Eastern European village. The photograph impacts an array of interconnected artists, leading them on a journey exploring themes of trauma, art, and the power of human resilience. The narrative weaves together various perspectives, each grappling with personal and collective histories that echo the complexities of creation and the aftermath of devastation.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by complex narratives that intertwine the lives of artists, writers, and grief-stricken individuals dealing with trauma. It offers a gripping exploration of the intersection between art, violence, and the human condition, all presented through a vividly poetic and provocative lens.

The Small Backs of Children

A fiercely provocative novel, exploring the treacherous borders between war and sex, love and art, from the author of The Book of Joan and The Chronology of Water.

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In a war-torn village in Eastern Europe, an American photographer captures a heart-stopping image: a young girl fleeing a fiery explosion that has engulfed her home and family. It becomes an icon for millions, winning acclaim and prizes - and a subject of obsession for one writer, the photographer's best friend, who has suffered a tragedy of her own. With the flash of a camera, one girl's life is shattered and another's is altered forever.

The Small Backs of Children offers a gripping exploration of art, trauma, and the intersecting lives of those captured within a single, powerful moment.

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The Small Backs of Children by Lidia Yuknavitch is described as a powerful and subversive novel, known for its intense and visceral exploration of themes such as sex, art, and the aftermath of war. It has been praised for its feminist perspective, emotional intensity, and the author’s distinct, compelling prose. The story's raw portrayal of human experiences and its emotional impact is widely appreciated, offering a memorable and profound narrative journey.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786892430

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 January 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 174g

Pages: 256

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Fiction General Fiction Lidia Yuknavitch Literary Fiction

About the Author

Lidia Yuknavitch is the author of the novels The Book of Joan, The Small Backs of Children and Dora: A Headcase as well as a highly acclaimed memoir, The Chronology of Water. Her TED talk, 'The Beauty of Being a Misfit', has been watched over two million times. Lidia teaches in Oregon, where she lives with her husband and their son.

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