TITLE:My twentieth century evening and other small breakthroughs

PUBLISHER:Faber & faber

ISBN:9780571346547

DEC-INDEX :823.914

YEAR:2017

RESUME:"My Twentieth Century Evening and Other Small Breakthroughs: Nobel Lecture" is a book that combines Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Prize acceptance speech with a collection of his short stories. The first part features Ishiguro's Nobel Lecture, delivered in 2017 when he received the Nobel Prize in Literature. In his speech, Ishiguro reflects on his writing career, his literary influences, and the power of storytelling to connect individuals and cultures. He shares his insights into the creative process and the challenges of crafting narratives that resonate with readers. The second part of the book presents a selection of short stories that showcase Ishiguro's skillful storytelling. These stories, including "Crooner," "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Malvern Hills," "A Village After Dark," and "Cellists," explore diverse themes such as love, loss, memory, and the complexities of human relationships. Each story offers a unique glimpse into the lives of its characters and provokes reflection on universal aspects of the human condition.

N_PAGES:36

ILLUSTRATION:Non

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