Colm Toibin
A Guest at the Feast
A Guest at the Feast
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A Guest at the Feast explores the intersections of politics, poetics, life, and fiction, offering insights into the complexities of life and the power of the written word.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
A Guest at the Feast delves into the intersections of politics, poetics, life, and fiction, exploring the realms where these elements converge. Author Simon Tóibín offers a profound and captivating exploration of the human experience, encompassing the melancholic and humorous aspects of John McGahern's writing, as well as an exceptional essay on his personal cancer diagnosis. Through his vivid descriptions of the bleakness and peculiarity of life, as well as its richness and complexity, Tóibín invites readers to contemplate the intricacies of law, religion, and Marilynne Robinson's fiction.
Moreover, Tóibín's observations on the profound impact of the written word on the private self are particularly insightful. In this collection, the power of the written word shines brightly, illuminating history, literature, politics, power, family, and the self in remarkable ways.
Weight: 226g
Dimension: 196 x 126 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241970614
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