The promise
(Book)
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Europa Editions, 2021.
ISBN
9781609456580, 1609456580
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Addison Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult Books | FIC GALGUT D. | On Shelf |
Batavia Public Library District - Adult Fiction | FIC Galgut, Damon | On Shelf |
Bloomingdale Public Library - Fiction | F GAL | On Shelf |
Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | FIC GAL | On Shelf |
Eisenhower Public Library District - Stacks | FIC GALGUT, D. | On Shelf |
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Published
New York, N.Y. : Europa Editions, 2021.
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Book
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269 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
ISBN
9781609456580, 1609456580
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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.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Galgut, D. (2021). The promise . Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Galgut, Damon, 1963-. 2021. The Promise. Europa Editions.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Galgut, Damon, 1963-. The Promise Europa Editions, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Galgut, Damon. The Promise Europa Editions, 2021.
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