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Product Information for "The Shell Collector" by Anthony Doerr:
- ISBN: 9780007146987
- Author: Anthony Doerr
- Genre: Classic Fiction
- Publisher: Fourth Estate
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 224 pages
- Language: English
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"The Shell Collector" is a remarkable debut work by Anthony Doerr, who later went on to achieve widespread acclaim for his novel "All the Light We Cannot See." This collection of stories delves into the fascinating intersection of the natural world and the human heart.
The book presents a series of captivating tales, each offering a unique exploration of the human experience. In one story, a blind man spends his days wandering the beaches of Kenya, collecting shells and classifying them by feeling their intricate whorls, spines, and folds with his sensitive fingers. Another story follows a young woman who discovers an extraordinary ability to delve into the inner thoughts of animals by touching their freshly deceased bodies. Meanwhile, a refugee from Liberia, haunted by the horrors he has witnessed, finds solace in the clandestine act of burying the hearts of beached whales.
Anthony Doerr's storytelling is a vivid illumination of the world's natural wonders and the complexities of the human heart. Through these stories, readers are invited to contemplate the riotous dangers of the natural world and navigate the rocky terrain of human emotions. "The Shell Collector" is a literary work that offers both profound insights and unforgettable narratives, showcasing Doerr's talent for capturing the beauty and fragility of life.
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