The promise
(Book)
Author:
Published:
New York, N.Y.: Europa Editions, [2021].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
269 pages; 22 cm.
Status:
Branford/Blackstone Adult Fiction
FIC.
Description
"A modern saga that could only have come from South Africa, written in gorgeous prose by the Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut. Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa; Anton, the golden boy who bitterly resents his life's unfulfilled promises; Astrid, whose beauty is her power; and the youngest, Amor, whose life is shaped by a nebulous feeling of guilt. Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country - an atmosphere of resentment, renewal, and - ultimately - hope. The Promise is an epic drama that unfurls against the unrelenting march of national history, sure to please current fans and attract many new ones."--Provided by publisher.
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Guilford Adult Fiction
FIC GALGUT
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Hamden/Miller Adult Fiction
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New London Adult Fiction
FIC GALGUT
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Old Lyme A Fiction
FIC GALGUT
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Stony Creek/Willoughby Wallace Adult Fiction
FIC GAL
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Wallingford Adult Fiction
GALGUT
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781609456580, 1609456580
Notes
Description
"A modern saga that could only have come from South Africa, written in gorgeous prose by the Booker Prize-shortlisted author Damon Galgut. Haunted by an unmet promise, the Swart family loses touch after the death of their matriarch. Adrift, the lives of the three siblings move separately through the uncharted waters of South Africa; Anton, the golden boy who bitterly resents his life's unfulfilled promises; Astrid, whose beauty is her power; and the youngest, Amor, whose life is shaped by a nebulous feeling of guilt. Reunited by four funerals over three decades, the dwindling family reflects the atmosphere of its country - an atmosphere of resentment, renewal, and - ultimately - hope. The Promise is an epic drama that unfurls against the unrelenting march of national history, sure to please current fans and attract many new ones."--Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Galgut, D. (2021). The promise. New York, N.Y., Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Galgut, Damon, 1963-. 2021. The Promise. New York, N.Y., Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Galgut, Damon, 1963-, The Promise. New York, N.Y., Europa Editions, 2021.
MLA Citation (style guide)Galgut, Damon. The Promise. New York, N.Y., Europa Editions, 2021.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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