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Isak Dinesen
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Number of Pages
224
Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a literary fiction collection of eleven intimate short stories. The central thread is longingโmemories of home, distance, and the changing seasons of lifeโrooted in childhood in Denmark and shaped by experiences abroad during difficult times. The intended reader is adults who savor quiet, contemplative prose, psychological nuance, and mood-driven storytelling. The tone is lyrical, restrained, and reflective, with moments of tenderness that linger after the last page.
The collection is story-led and language-driven, presenting richly textured scenes through precise, economical prose. The reading experience is immersive rather than action-forward, with memory, dreamlike imagery, and a measured pace guiding you from one intimate vignette to the next. Readers travel through evocative landscapes, encounters, and memories, moving through thresholds between longing and acceptance without heavy-handed exposition.
In this fiction, expect characters who inhabit quiet, meaningful momentsโchildhood recollections, intimate conversations, and turning points that illuminate desire, consequence, and resilience. The journey is contemplative rather than plot-driven, inviting readers to sit with memory and draw their own interpretations without spoilers.
After finishing, readers are left with a nuanced appreciation for longing as a universal human force that deepens empathy and broadens perspective. The collection offers a contemplative, rewarding experience that lingersโencouraging curiosity about home, distance, and what it means to belong, long after the last page is turned.
Product Details
Author
Isak Dinesen
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
224
Language
English
SKU
9780141185880
ISBN
9780141185880
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x1.3x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 499
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