Ironweed by William Kennedy
Set during the Great Depression, the novel follows Francis Phelan, a former professional baseball player, who has become a drifter following a series of unfortunate events. Haunted by his past, including the accidental death of his infant son, Phelan returns to his hometown of Albany, New York, where he confronts his past and tries to make amends. The book explores themes of guilt, suffering, survival, and redemption.
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- Published
- 1983
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 227
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 80th on 20th Century's Greatest Hits: 100 English-Language Books of Fiction (Larry McCaffery)
- 92nd on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 113th on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 4385th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- NY Times Editors Choice 1980-1989 (NY Times)
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)