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In Graham Swift's Booker-shortlisted masterpiece, 'Waterland', the discovery of a teenage boy's lifeless body by a lock-keeper in 1943 sets the stage for a riveting tale that unfolds nearly four decades later. Tom Crick, the lock-keeper's son and a history teacher, finds himself embroiled in a peculiar marital predicament and challenged by an inquisitive student, compelling him to abandon traditional history lessons in favour of storytelling.
This modern classic paints a mesmerising portrait of England through the lens of its enigmatic Fenland. Swift's narrative weaves a intricate tapestry of time, intertwining the fates of two families in a manner both startling and universally resonant. 'Waterland' is a captivating read, brimming with profound insights and encyclopaedic knowledge, seamlessly blending human drama with natural history whilst exploring the inexorable forces that propel us forward and pull us back.
Swift's novel is a rich, multifaceted work that delves into an eclectic array of subjects: from beer and eels to the French Revolution and the apocalypse, from windmills and will-o'-the-wisps to murder, love, and education. At its core, however, 'Waterland' is an exploration of curiosity and the dual nature of water - both malevolent and merciful - that shapes the narrative and the lives within it.
Book ISBN: | 9781471187322 |
Book Author: | Graham Swift |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Scribner UK |
Book Publisher: | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 182 x 166 x 37 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-11-07 |
Book Pagination: | 512 pages |
Book Weight: | 346g |
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