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The Barracks

3.7/5 ( ratings)

One of the preeminent Irish writers of our time, John McGahern has captivated readers with such poignant and heart-wrenching novels as "Amongst Women" and "The Dark." Moving between tragedy and savage comedy, desperation and joy, McGahern's first novel, "The Barracks," is one of haunting power. Elizabeth Reegan, after years of freedom?and loneliness?marries into the enclosed Irish village of her upbringing. The children are not her own; her husband is straining to break free from the servile security of the police force; and her own life, threatened by illness, seems to be losing the last vestiges of its purpose.

Language: English

Pages: 232

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Group

Release: December 30, 2003

ISBN: 0142004251

ISBN 13: 9780142004258

The Barracks

3.7/5 ( ratings)

One of the preeminent Irish writers of our time, John McGahern has captivated readers with such poignant and heart-wrenching novels as "Amongst Women" and "The Dark." Moving between tragedy and savage comedy, desperation and joy, McGahern's first novel, "The Barracks," is one of haunting power. Elizabeth Reegan, after years of freedom?and loneliness?marries into the enclosed Irish village of her upbringing. The children are not her own; her husband is straining to break free from the servile security of the police force; and her own life, threatened by illness, seems to be losing the last vestiges of its purpose.

Language: English

Pages: 232

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Penguin Group

Release: December 30, 2003

ISBN: 0142004251

ISBN 13: 9780142004258

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