A macho struggle for supremacy over a barbecue; a young boy's
daydream carved on a wall; a snatched moment of passion in a
cramped tunnel deep underground; two obsessive genealogists united
by a century-old tragedy; and one man's bizarre newspaper-buying
habits.
These unforgettable moments chronicle the lives of a diverse
range of characters, played out against a backdrop of over 150
years of British industrial history. The author explores the
effects--both protective and oppressive--of industrial communities
on those who live at the heart of them. His lucid prose vividly
depicts the humanity of the individual struggling to gain a footing
in this world of mass-identity, and the devastating consequences of
the industrial decay of the late Twentieth Century on those whose
lives have been built around it.
This finely crafted short story collection introduces a fresh
and youthful new voice in fiction.
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
October 2003 |
First published: |
October 2003 |
Authors: |
Richard Brock
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Dimensions: |
239 x 163 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-66099-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
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LSN: |
0-595-66099-1 |
Barcode: |
9780595660995 |
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