Amongst Women by John McGahern
"Amongst Women" is a novel that tells the story of Michael Moran, a bitter, aging Irish Republican Army (IRA) veteran, and his relationships with his wife and five children. The narrative explores themes of family, power, love, and the struggle between freedom and control. Moran's domineering personality and the effects of his past experiences in the IRA have a profound impact on his family, shaping their lives and relationships in complex and often destructive ways.
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- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 184
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 8 lists:
- 3rd on Top 50 Irish Novels (James Joyce Center with The Irish Times)
- 8th on Top 10 British, Irish or Commonwealth Novels from 1980 to 2005 (The Observer)
- 71st on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))