Antarctica 'A genuine once-in-a-generation writer.' THE TIMES
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Erscheinungsdatum
07.11.2013
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Englisch
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The stunning debut story collection from the author of Foster and the Booker Prize shortlisted Small Things Like These
'A beautiful, tender work of great clarity.' Sebastian Barry
'Simply put, Claire Keegan is one of the greatest fiction writers in the world.' George Saunders
'Among the finest contemporary stories written recently in English.' Observer
A secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister's revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequence of stories, one of our most gifted writers illuminates human longing and fallibility in all its variety.
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Readers love Antarctica:
¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is the best short story collection I have ever read. Trust me she is a real find!'
'¿¿¿¿¿ 'A skilled writer who immerses us seamlessly in the lives of her characters.'
¿¿¿¿¿ 'I have now read every word Claire Keegan has written. That's how much I love her writing.'
¿¿¿¿¿ 'With her keen eye and lucid prose, Keegan beguiles, jolts and haunts us beyond the pages.'
¿¿¿¿¿ 'The writing is both tender, poetic and authentic ... the stories stay with you long after you have finished reading.'
'A beautiful, tender work of great clarity.' Sebastian Barry
'Simply put, Claire Keegan is one of the greatest fiction writers in the world.' George Saunders
'Among the finest contemporary stories written recently in English.' Observer
A secret one-night tryst in the city. A sister's revenge. A love-struck doctor. A missing girl. In Antarctica, an astonishing sequence of stories, one of our most gifted writers illuminates human longing and fallibility in all its variety.
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Readers love Antarctica:
¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is the best short story collection I have ever read. Trust me she is a real find!'
'¿¿¿¿¿ 'A skilled writer who immerses us seamlessly in the lives of her characters.'
¿¿¿¿¿ 'I have now read every word Claire Keegan has written. That's how much I love her writing.'
¿¿¿¿¿ 'With her keen eye and lucid prose, Keegan beguiles, jolts and haunts us beyond the pages.'
¿¿¿¿¿ 'The writing is both tender, poetic and authentic ... the stories stay with you long after you have finished reading.'
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It is a collection of short stories that explores themes of isolation, longing, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against stark, unforgiving landscapes, the stories evoke a deep sense of emotional restraint and quiet tension.
The book’s morbid tone lingers throughout, reflecting the darker aspects of human nature and the harshness of the world the characters inhabit. This intensity, while captivating, can be overwhelming at times, as Keegan's writing forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths. Though it is undeniably powerful, the weight of the narratives can make it difficult to read in one sitting, as they demand reflection and a certain emotional endurance.
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