The Narrow Road to the Deep North

The Narrow Road to the Deep NorthOrders will be delivered within 3 to 5 working days Category Fiction Author Richard Flanagan Cover Paperback ISBN 9781784701383 Dimensions 11*17. 8 cm Weight 259g Language English Pages 448 Publisher Vintage Country of origin India Description The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a novel by Richard Flanagan, published in 2013. The book is set during World War II and follows the harrowing experiences of an Australian doctor, Dorrigo Evans, who is taken

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Description  

The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a novel by Richard Flanagan, published in 2013. The book is set during World War II and follows the harrowing experiences of an Australian doctor, Dorrigo Evans, who is taken as a prisoner of war by the Japanese. Along with thousands of other POWs, he is forced to work on the construction of the Burma Railway, a brutal project that claims the lives of many men due to the inhumane conditions.
The novel explores themes of survival, trauma, love, and the complexities of human relationships. It delves deeply into Dorrigo's internal struggles, his experiences during the war, and the lasting emotional scars that affect him long after the conflict ends. The title references the famous Japanese haiku poet Basho’s The Narrow Road to the Deep North, symbolizing a journey of profound personal transformation. The Narrow Road to the Deep North won the 2014 Booker Prize and is praised for its emotional depth and vivid portrayal of both the horrors of war and the resilience of the human spirit.

About the Author

Richard Flanagan is an Australian author and novelist, best known for his Booker Prize-winning novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Born on July 9, 1961, in Tasmania, Flanagan's writing often explores themes of history, trauma, and human experience, particularly within the context of war and its long-lasting impacts.
Flanagan’s works are noted for their emotional depth, historical accuracy, and lyrical prose. Before becoming a writer, he worked as a filmmaker and editor, and his background in storytelling is evident in his richly detailed narratives. In addition to The Narrow Road to the Deep North, he has written several other novels, including Gould’s Book of Fish and The Sound of One Hand Clapping. His work has earned critical acclaim and numerous awards, establishing him as one of Australia's leading literary voices.