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That They May Face the Rising Sun, the sixth and final novel by John McGahern, is a critically acclaimed work[1][2][3], winning the Irish Book Awards in 2003[4] and earning a nomination for the International Dublin Literary Award[5]. In the United States, the novel was published under the title "By the Lake"[6]. The novel is a portrait of a year in the life of a rural Irish lakeside community.
Plot summary
The novel portrays a year in the life of a rural lakeside community, employing a unique and somewhat deceptive narrative structure devoid of traditional chapters or breaks.[7] The story unfolds in a circular and repetitive manner, resembling a stream of consciousness narrative. The setting is a remote and sparsely populated area in Fenagh, County Leitrim, located between Carrick-on-Shannon and the border near Enniskillen. The lives of the community members are framed within the cycle of a year, encompassing events such as haymaking, market days, lambing, and various celebrations like Christmas, Monaghan Day in February, Easter. The narrative delves into the daily routines, seasons, weather, and the natural environment.
The novel introduces a wide array of characters, such as Joe and Kate Ruttledge, who have relocated to Ireland from London in pursuit of a different life. Additionally, readers encounter John Quinn, a character driven by unwavering determination in his pursuit of romantic interests, Johnny, who left for England two decades earlier in search of love, and Jimmy Joe McKiernan, who holds the dual roles of an auctioneer and an undertaker, while also heading the IRA. The community's spirit is embodied by the gentle Jamesie and his wife Mary, who, though they have never left the lake, possess an intimate knowledge of everything that has ever stirred or moved in their surroundings.[8]
As the narrative unfolds, the drama of a year in the lives of these and many other characters comes to life through their actions, the rituals of work, religious observances, and leisure activities.
Critical reaction
The novel received considerable critical acclaim, by its recognition at the Irish Book Awards in 2003 and its nomination for the prestigious International Dublin Literary Award. Notably, Alison Light from The Independent provided a commendable review, stating, "McGahern conjures the warmth and decency of working people without sentimentality. He gives them dignity, while keeping his distance. Ultimately he celebrates those who are well off in the best sense because they are glad to be alive."[9]
References
- ^ Lee, Hermione (2002-01-06). "Everything under the sun". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ BY THE LAKE | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Sutherland, John (2002-03-17). "Coming Home". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "Previous winners". Irish Book Awards. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ literaryaward (2003-09-12). "That They May Face the Rising Sun". Dublin Literary Award. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "By the Lake by John McGahern - Reading Guide: 9780679744023 - PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ Sampson, Denis (2005). "'Open to the World': A Reading of John McGahern's "That They May Face the Rising Sun"". Irish University Review. 35 (1): 136–146. ISSN 0021-1427.
- ^ Hanley, Vincent (2017-11-13). "Close Analysis of John McGahern's 'That They May Face the Rising Sun'". Reviews Rants and Rambles. Retrieved 2023-11-06.
- ^ "That They May Face The Rising Sun by John McGahern, book of a lifetime". The Independent. 2014-10-23. Retrieved 2023-11-06.