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Imbued with Frank McCourt's humor and compassion, this memoir opens with a reflection on a miserable childhood, particularly the struggles of an Irish Catholic upbringing. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants, Frank is raised in the slums of Limerick, where his mother, Angela, struggles to feed her children due to his father Malachy's irresponsible behavior and drinking. Despite his father's shortcomings, Malachy instills in Frank a love for storytelling, sharing tales of heroes and angels that fuel Frank's imagination and resilience. Enduring extreme poverty, near-starvation, and the cruelty of those around him, Frank's experiences include wearing rags for diapers, begging for a pig's head for Christmas, and scavenging coal for warmth. Yet, he survives to recount his story with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. This memoir, rich in humor and compassion, stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the human spirit.
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Angela's Ashes, Frank McCourt
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- Pubblicato
- 1997
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- Titolo
- Angela's Ashes
- Sottotitolo
- A Memoir of a Childhood
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Frank McCourt
- Editore
- Flamingo
- Pubblicato
- 1997
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 426
- ISBN10
- 0002257343
- ISBN13
- 9780002257343
- Serie
- Frank McCourt
- Tag
- Saggistica, Storie vere, Biografie, Autobiografie e memorie, Famiglia, USA, Adattato in un film, Memorie, Irlanda, America, Alcol, Infanzia, Povertà, Alcolismo, Fame, Anni '30 del 20° secolo, Anni '40 del 20° secolo, Premio Pulitzer, Limerick
- Prima pubblicazione
- 1996
- Titolo originale
- Angela's Ashes
- Valutazione
- 4,15 su 5
- Descrizione
- Imbued with Frank McCourt's humor and compassion, this memoir opens with a reflection on a miserable childhood, particularly the struggles of an Irish Catholic upbringing. Born in Depression-era Brooklyn to Irish immigrants, Frank is raised in the slums of Limerick, where his mother, Angela, struggles to feed her children due to his father Malachy's irresponsible behavior and drinking. Despite his father's shortcomings, Malachy instills in Frank a love for storytelling, sharing tales of heroes and angels that fuel Frank's imagination and resilience. Enduring extreme poverty, near-starvation, and the cruelty of those around him, Frank's experiences include wearing rags for diapers, begging for a pig's head for Christmas, and scavenging coal for warmth. Yet, he survives to recount his story with eloquence, exuberance, and remarkable forgiveness. This memoir, rich in humor and compassion, stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the human spirit.