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Short Stories· United States

Ship Fever

by Andrea Barrett
Aggregate Editorial Score57/100
★National Book Award
Published 1997English
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About This Book

Andrea Barrett's Ship Fever (1997) stands as one of the most significant works of short stories of its era. Barrett's National Book Award–winning collection of stories connects science and history through figures such as Linnaeus and Mendel, and culminates in the title novella about a doctor at a quarantine station for Irish famine refugees. The stories illuminate the beauty and tragedy of the pursuit of knowledge. Themes of science, history, disease run through the work. The book has received recognition from National Book Award 1997.

Book Details

AuthorAndrea Barrett
Published1997
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN9780393038231
Editorial Score57/100
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📄 Short Stories

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Awards & Recognition

National Book Award
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Andrea Barrett
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ship Fever about?

Barrett's National Book Award–winning collection of stories connects science and history through figures such as Linnaeus and Mendel, and culminates in the title novella about a doctor at a quarantine station for Irish famine refugees. The stories illuminate the beauty and tragedy of the pursuit of knowledge.

Who wrote Ship Fever?

Ship Fever was written by Andrea Barrett, from United States. First published in 1997.

What awards has Ship Fever won?

Ship Fever has received the following awards and honours: National Book Award 1997.

Is Ship Fever worth reading?

Ship Fever is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 57/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in science, history, disease.

Where can I buy Ship Fever?

You can buy Ship Fever on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Ship Fever?

Ship Fever is classified as Short Stories. Collections of concise fiction exploring a wide range of human experience.

What country is Ship Fever from?

Ship Fever originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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