Michael Crummey Livres

Is there a limit to the liberties a writer can take with the real world?

Exploring themes of loss and memory, this collection of poems delves into the vividness of relationships and experiences that linger despite their absence. From poignant visits to a Finnish cemetery to the aftermath of an arson in Kingston, each piece captures the essence of moments that shape our lives. Michael Crummey's spare yet luminous style evokes deep emotions, balancing heartbreak with healing, as he invites readers to reflect on the enduring impact of love and the intricacies of human connection.

Exploring the rich history of Newfoundland and Labrador, this edition of Michael Crummey's work brings fresh insights through a new Introduction by Lisa Moore and an Afterword by the author. Originally published in 1998, the poetry reflects on personal and collective narratives from the outport communities and the fishing industry, capturing the essence of human experience against the rugged landscape. The updated design by Robert Bringhurst complements the emotional depth of these evocative poems, celebrating the region's enduring spirit.

For twelve generations, when the fish were plentiful and when they all-but disappeared, the inhabitants of this remote island in Newfoundland have lived and died together. Now, in the second decade of the 21st century, they are facing resettlement, and each has been offered a generous compensation package to leave. But the money is offered with a proviso: everyone has to go; the government won't be responsible for one crazy coot who chooses to stay alone on an island.That coot is Moses Sweetland. Motivated in part by a sense of history and belonging, haunted by memories of the short and lonely time he spent away from his home as a younger man, and concerned that his somewhat eccentric great-nephew will wilt on the mainland, Moses refuses to leave. But in the face of determined, sometimes violent, opposition from his family and his friends, Sweetland is eventually swayed to sign on to the government's plan. Then a tragic accident prompts him to fake his own death and stay on the deserted island. As he manages a desperately diminishing food supply, and battles against the ravages of weather, Sweetland finds himself in the company of the vibrant ghosts of the former islanders, whose porch lights still seem to turn on at night.

River Thieves is a beautifully written and compelling novel that breathes life into the pivotal events which shaped relations between the Beothuk Indians of Newfoundland and European settlers. Following a series of expeditions made under the order of the British Crown, the reader witnesses the tragic fallout from these missions as the Beothuk vanish and the web of secrets guarded by the settlers slowly begin to unravel ... Told in elegant sensual prose this is an enthralling historical novel of great passion and suspense, driven by the extraordinary cast of characters. And with it Michael Crummey establishes himself as one of Canada's most exciting new talents.

"From bestselling, award-winning author Michael Crummey comes a sweeping, heart-wrenching, deeply immersive novel about a brother and sister alone in a small world. A brother and sister are orphaned in an isolated cove on Newfoundland's northern coastline. Their home is a stretch of rocky shore governed by the feral ocean, by a relentless pendulum of abundance and murderous scarcity. Still children with only the barest notion of the outside world, they have nothing but the family's boat and the little knowledge passed on haphazardly by their mother and father to keep them. As they fight for their own survival through years of meagre catches and storms and ravaging illness, it is their fierce loyalty to each other that motivates and sustains them. But as seasons pass and they wade deeper into the mystery of their own natures, even that loyalty will be tested. This novel is richly imagined and compulsively readable, a riveting story of hardship and survival, and an unflinching exploration of the bond between brother and sister. By turns electrifying and heartbreaking, it is a testament to the bounty and barbarity of the world, to the wonders and strangeness of our individual selves."-- Provided by publisher

The unexpected arrival of a man named Judah, found alive inside a beached whale, disrupts the quiet life of the coastal town of Paradise Deep. As the townspeople grapple with this extraordinary event, they embark on a quest to uncover Judah's origins and the circumstances that led to his bizarre situation. The story delves into themes of mystery, community, and the search for truth in the face of the inexplicable.

Set in a remote Newfoundland community, the story unfolds as Abe Strapp's impending marriage is disrupted by the vengeful Widow Caines, igniting a fierce rivalry between two powerful mercantile families. Their escalating conflict over limited fishing resources leads to deepening animosities and divides the townspeople, forcing them to take sides amidst the chaos. As seasons of hardship and external threats loom, the narrative explores the unpredictable nature of the human heart, revealing how personal vendettas can have far-reaching consequences for all involved.

Chłodne wybrzeża Nowej Fundlandii ? tam, gdzie M�rquez spotyka się z Faulknerem. W tej niezwykle bogatej powieści ojczysta wyspa Michaela Crummeya, nowofundlandzkiego poety i prozaika, jawi się jako kraina zawieszona między rzeczywistością a mitem. Nie kryjąc inspiracji tw�rczością M�rqueza i wpisując swoją powieść w nurt realizmu magicznego, Crummey przedstawia prawie dwieście lat z życia mieszkańc�w dw�ch osad rybackich. Wybrzeża Nowej Fundlandii to w Dostatku zamknięty świat, targany nieustającymi konfliktami między zabobonem a religijną doktryną, ciemnotą a postępem, starotestamentowymi obsesjami a nadzieją i łagodnością. Świat, w kt�rym rozpaczliwe łaknienie miłości i lepszego życia przekazywane jest z pokolenia na pokolenie niczym nieuleczalna choroba. Rybacy pr�bują co roku wydrzeć nieprzyjaznej przyrodzie dość pożywienia, by przetrwać kolejną srogą zimę. Ich życie jest naznaczone nie tylko codziennym trudem, ale r�wnież niezwykłymi, niewytłumaczalnymi wydarzeniami. Akcja książki rozpoczyna się w momencie, gdy w brzuchu uwięzionego na płyciźnie wieloryba bohaterowie znajdują tajemniczego mężczyznę: bladego, niemego i cuchnącego rybą ? ale żywego. Czy kojarzący się z biblijnym Jonaszem zagadkowy przybysz odmieni ich los? Powieść wyr�żniona prestiżowymi nagrodami Commonwealth Writers Prize for Best Book (Canada and the Caribbean) oraz Canadian Authors Association Literary Award for Fiction. Nominowana do International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Historia przekornej miłości człowieka do chłodnej i niegościnnej ziemi, na której się urodził.W Sweetland Michaela Crummeya polscy czytelnicy znajdą wszystko to, za co pokochali jego twórczość. Autor genialnego Dostatku znowu odmalowuje pejzaż Nowej Fundlandii zaludniony przedziwnymi postaciami,... číst celé