We Will Breathe Again
We Will Breathe Again by Richard Brock is a collection of short stories published by iUniverse in October 2003. This edition, written in English and spanning 112 pages, presents a series of narratives that delve into the lives of various characters against the backdrop of over 150 years of British industrial history. The stories explore themes of identity and community, highlighting both the protective and oppressive effects of industrial environments on individuals.
Readers will encounter a range of moments, from a humorous barbecue rivalry to a poignant daydream etched on a wall, as well as the obsessive pursuits of genealogists and the peculiar habits of a newspaper buyer. Through these diverse tales, Brock vividly illustrates the humanity of individuals navigating the complexities of mass identity and the impacts of industrial decay in the late Twentieth Century. This collection offers a unique perspective on the intersection of personal and communal experiences within the framework of fiction.
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A macho struggle for supremacy over a barbecue; a young boy’s daydream carved on a wall; a snatched moment of passion in a cramped tunnel deep underground; two obsessive genealogists united by a century-old tragedy; and one man’s bizarre newspaper-buying habits.
These unforgettable moments chronicle the lives of a diverse range of characters, played out against a backdrop of over 150 years of British industrial history. The author explores the effects–both protective and oppressive–of industrial communities on those who live at the heart of them. His lucid prose vividly depicts the humanity of the individual struggling to gain a footing in this world of mass-identity, and the devastating consequences of the industrial decay of the late Twentieth Century on those whose lives have been built around it.
This finely crafted short story collection introduces a fresh and youthful new voice in fiction.
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