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The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty

by Sebastian Barry
The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty - Thryft
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Wanderings of an Irishman haunted by war.

Recommended for those interested in Irish history and the psychological effects of war. It beautifully captures the struggles and wandering of a man who can't go back home due to political circumstances and the consequences of his choices. The book explores themes of identity, displacement, exile, and reconciliation, drawing the reader to a time of political turbulence in Ireland, where people's individual opinions and life decisions had a significant impact on their fate and future.

  • RSL Encore Award Nominee (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty

by Sebastian Barry
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ISBN: 9780330351973
Authors: Sebastian Barry
Publisher: Picador
Date of Publication: 1998-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature
Goodreads rating: 3.98
(rated by 2775 readers)

Description

For Eneas McNulty, a happy, innocent childhood in County Sligo in the early 1900s gives way to an Ireland wracked by violence and conflict. Unable to find work in the depressed times after World War I, Eneas joins the British-led police force, the Royal Irish Constabulary—a decision that alters the course of his life. Branded a traitor by Irish nationalists and pursued by IRA hitmen, Eneas is forced to flee his homeland, his family, and Viv, the woman he loves. His wandering terminates on the Isle of Dogs, a haven for sailors, where a lifetime of loss is redeemed by a final act of generosity. The Whereabouts of Eneas McNulty is the story of a lost man and a compelling saga that illuminates Ireland's complex history.
 

Wanderings of an Irishman haunted by war.

Recommended for those interested in Irish history and the psychological effects of war. It beautifully captures the struggles and wandering of a man who can't go back home due to political circumstances and the consequences of his choices. The book explores themes of identity, displacement, exile, and reconciliation, drawing the reader to a time of political turbulence in Ireland, where people's individual opinions and life decisions had a significant impact on their fate and future.

  • RSL Encore Award Nominee (1999)
  • Dublin Literary Award Nominee (2000)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.