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The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty

By Sebastian Barry
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The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty by Sebastian Barry is a poignant tale about Eneas McNulty, a man cast out of his homeland of Ireland due to circumstances following World War I and during the Irish War of Independence. Eneas finds himself existing on the fringes of society, grappling with themes of exile, identity, and survival as he searches for a place where he truly belongs. The narrative explores the deep sense of loss and isolation that accompanies his life-long journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate literary fiction rich in historical detail and emotional depth. The narrative follows the poignant journey of a man navigating through the complexities and turmoil of early 20th-century Ireland, casting a reflective light on themes of identity, exile, and survival. Sebastian Barry's eloquent prose brings to life a vivid, character-driven story that will resonate with anyone who values lyrical storytelling and intricate character development.

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The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty

Sebastian Barry's debut, 'a novel that is tender, acerbic, necessary and potent.'- Colum McCann

The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty is Sebastian Barry's debut novel, published by Faber for the first time.

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Following the end of the First World War, Eneas McNulty joins the British-led Royal Irish Constabulary. With all those around him becoming soldiers of a different kind, however, it proves to be the defining decision of his life when, having witnessed the murder of a fellow RIC policeman, he is wrongly accused of identifying the executioners.

With a sentence of death passed over him, he is forced to flee Sligo, leaving behind his friends, family, and beloved girl, Viv. What follows is the story of this flight, his subsequent wanderings, and the haunting pull of home that always afflicts him.

Tender, witty, troubling, and tragic, The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty tells the secret history of a lost man.

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The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty is praised for its lyrical prose and emotional depth. Critics remark on its blend of comedy and tragedy, highlighting its poignant exploration of identity and displacement. The novel is described as both necessary and potent, capturing the complexity of an individual's journey through a turbulent historical backdrop.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571230143

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Sebastian Barry was born in Dublin in 1955. His plays include The Steward of Christendom and The Pride of Parnell Street and his novels include The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty, Annie Dunne, A Long Long Way and The Secret Scripture. A Long Long Way was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Dublin International Impac Prize, and was the Dublin: One City One Book for 2007. The Secret Scripture won the Costa Book of the Year award, the Irish Book Awards Best Novel, the Independent Booksellers Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. He lives in Wicklow with his wife and three children.

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