The Heather Blazing by Colm Toibin
The protagonist, a respected Irish judge, reflects on his life as he spends his summer vacation in a seaside town in Ireland. As he navigates through the complexities of his professional life, he also grapples with his past, including the loss of his parents and his brother, his wife's infertility, and the changing political landscape of Ireland. The novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the tension between personal desires and societal expectations.
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- Published
- 1992
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 224-245
- Original Language
- English
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