The Sea by John Banville is a haunting and introspective novel that explores themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. The story follows Max Morden, a widowed art historian who returns to the seaside town of his childhood to confront his past. As he reflects on his earlier life, including his relationships with a family he once knew and his wife’s death, Max’s memories intertwine with the present, blurring the lines between reality and nostalgia. Banville’s elegant prose and exploration of grief, guilt, and the human condition make The Sea a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel. It won the Booker Prize in 2005.
| Page Count | 216 |
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| Genre & Theme | Literary Fiction, a meditation on memory, loss, and the sea. |
| ISBN | 9789643693213 |
| Persian Title | کتاب دریا |
| Writing Style & Theme | Lush, poetic, and introspective prose. |
| Weight | 250 g |
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| Condition | New |
| Product Type | Literary Fiction |
| Format | Paperback |
| Writer | |
| Language | Persian |
| Genre | Literary Fiction |
| Origin | Ireland |
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