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Nonfiction · MelancholicAn Irish childhood of poverty
Angela’s Ashes
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What it is about
Frank McCourt describes growing up in Limerick in the 1930s and 1940s, with a feckless father and a long-suffering mother. His 1996 memoir won the Pulitzer Prize.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Poverty · Childhood · Ireland
Screen adaptation
Angela's Ashes (1999)
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About the author
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