A Prayer For Owen Meany

A Prayer For Owen Meany

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Author: John Irving
Binding: Hardback
Published: BLACK SWAN, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A profound work of literary fiction, A Prayer For Owen Meany chronicles the extraordinary life of Owen Meany, a diminutive boy with a peculiar voice who believes himself to be an instrument of God. The narrative presents his lifelong friendship with John Wheelwright, recounting their formative years in a New England town and the pivotal, tragic event that shapes their destinies. Irving masterfully weaves together themes of faith, fate, and the search for meaning, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of many. This poignant and often darkly humorous tale ultimately argues for the existence of divine purpose amidst the chaos of human experience, leaving readers with a lasting impression of its unique characters and their spiritual journey.

Vendor: Secondhand Stock
SKU: 9781784166359-SECONDHAND
Categories: All Best Sellers - Individual titles Fiction Humour Modern Fiction (post 1945) New arrivals - Secondhand books Only One Copy Religion Second-hand Books test
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Author: John Irving
Binding: Hardback
Published: BLACK SWAN, 1990

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

A profound work of literary fiction, A Prayer For Owen Meany chronicles the extraordinary life of Owen Meany, a diminutive boy with a peculiar voice who believes himself to be an instrument of God. The narrative presents his lifelong friendship with John Wheelwright, recounting their formative years in a New England town and the pivotal, tragic event that shapes their destinies. Irving masterfully weaves together themes of faith, fate, and the search for meaning, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have on the lives of many. This poignant and often darkly humorous tale ultimately argues for the existence of divine purpose amidst the chaos of human experience, leaving readers with a lasting impression of its unique characters and their spiritual journey.