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Literary Fiction· United States

The Shipping News

by E. Annie Proulx
Aggregate Editorial Score64/100
★Pulitzer Prize
Published 1994345 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1994. After his wife dies, Quoyle moves with his two daughters to his ancestral home in Newfoundland, finding community and a new life writing shipping news for the local paper. Proulx's Pulitzer and National Book Award–winning novel is a darkly comic portrait of a community living on the edge of the world. Themes of community, identity, grief run through the work. The book has received recognition from Pulitzer Prize 1994.

Awards & Recognition

Pulitzer Prize
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About the Author
E. Annie Proulx
United States
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shipping News about?

After his wife dies, Quoyle moves with his two daughters to his ancestral home in Newfoundland, finding community and a new life writing shipping news for the local paper. Proulx's Pulitzer and National Book Award–winning novel is a darkly comic portrait of a community living on the edge of the world.

Who wrote The Shipping News?

The Shipping News was written by E. Annie Proulx, from United States. First published in 1994.

What awards has The Shipping News won?

The Shipping News has received the following awards and honours: Pulitzer Prize 1994.

Is The Shipping News worth reading?

The Shipping News is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 54/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in community, identity, grief.