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The Shipping News
Book • 1993
The Shipping News is a novel by E. Annie Proulx that follows the life of Quoyle, a newspaper reporter from upstate New York.
After a series of tragic events, including the deaths of his parents and his estranged wife, Quoyle moves to Newfoundland with his two daughters, encouraged by his paternal aunt, Agnis Hamm.
There, he works for the local newspaper, the Gammy Bird, covering traffic accidents and the shipping news.
The novel is deeply rooted in the landscape and culture of Newfoundland, with Proulx using the harsh environment and maritime themes to explore themes of human relationships, resilience, and personal growth.
The book is notable for its unique writing style, which includes chapter headings inspired by Clifford W. Ashley's 'The Ashley Book of Knots'.
After a series of tragic events, including the deaths of his parents and his estranged wife, Quoyle moves to Newfoundland with his two daughters, encouraged by his paternal aunt, Agnis Hamm.
There, he works for the local newspaper, the Gammy Bird, covering traffic accidents and the shipping news.
The novel is deeply rooted in the landscape and culture of Newfoundland, with Proulx using the harsh environment and maritime themes to explore themes of human relationships, resilience, and personal growth.
The book is notable for its unique writing style, which includes chapter headings inspired by Clifford W. Ashley's 'The Ashley Book of Knots'.
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