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Waterland

Pages
320
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

Tom Crick, a history teacher, recounts his life story and the history of the Fens region in England to his students. As he delves into his past, including a tragic family secret, the narrative weaves between personal memory and historical events, exploring themes of truth, memory, and the nature of storytelling itself.

About the author

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Graham Swift

Graham Swift is a British author known for novels that explore themes of history and memory. His works include the Booker Prize-winning Last Orders, Waterland, and *Here We Are

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