Eclipse by John Banville
The novel follows the story of Alexander Cleave, a retired actor who retreats to his childhood home in a small coastal town to grapple with a personal and professional crisis. As he confronts his past and the ghosts that haunt him, Cleave becomes entangled in the lives of the house's current inhabitants, including a mysterious young woman and her troubled family. Through introspective and poetic prose, the narrative explores themes of memory, identity, and the elusive nature of reality, as Cleave seeks redemption and understanding amidst the shadows of his former life.
- Published
- 2000
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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