The Gathering
The Gathering by Anne Enright, published by Black Cat in 2007, is a literary exploration of family dynamics and personal history, spanning 260 pages. This edition presents a poignant narrative centered on the Hegarty family as they come together in Dublin for the wake of their brother, Liam, who has drowned. The story unfolds through the perspective of his sister, Veronica, who grapples with a shared secret from their childhood, revealing the complexities of love, memory, and familial ties.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the novel, including the interplay of betrayal and redemption across generations. Enright’s writing combines lyrical elements with contemporary insights, offering a fresh perspective on the Irish literary tradition. The Gathering delves into the nuances of family life, exploring how memories shape identities and how unspoken truths can linger beneath the surface. This edition is presented in English and measures 8 inches in height and 5.25 inches in length, making it a fitting addition to any bookshelf.
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Anne Enright is a dazzling writer of international stature and one of Ireland’s most singular voices. Now she delivers The Gathering, a moving, evocative portrait of a large Irish family and a shot of fresh blood into the Irish literary tradition, combining the lyricism of the old with the shock of the new. The nine surviving children of the Hegarty clan are gathering in Dublin for the wake of their wayward brother, Liam, drowned in the sea. His sister, Veronica, collects the body and keeps the dead man company, guarding the secret she shares with him–something that happened in their grandmother’s house in the winter of 1968. As Enright traces the line of betrayal and redemption through three generations her distinctive intelligence twists the world a fraction and gives it back to us in a new and unforgettable light. The Gathering is a daring, witty, and insightful family epic, clarified through Anne Enright’s unblinking eye. It is a novel about love and disappointment, about how memories warp and secrets fester, and how fate is written in the body, not in the stars.
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