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The Shipping News

Annie Proulx
eng. The Shipping News · 1993
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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

  • The main character of the book, Quoyle, works at a newspaper and moves to Newfoundland after his wife's death.
  • The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction.
  • In Newfoundland, Quoyle starts a new life and discovers his family, which has deep roots in the region.
  • One of the key themes of the book is rebirth and restoration, both personal and familial.
  • The book was adapted into a film in 2001, starring Kevin Spacey in the lead role.
  • The book pays significant attention to the rugged beauty and unique culture of Newfoundland.
The Shipping News
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Date of publication: 17 July 2024
Updated: 30 June 2025
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Author: 
Annie Proulx
Original title: eng. The Shipping News · 1993
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