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Len Doherty

    This author explored the harsh realities of working-class life and displacement through his raw and incisive novels. His works delved into themes of identity, resilience, and the search for meaning amidst hardship. Through a narrative style that was both direct and poetic, he captured the essence of the human experience with profound empathy. His writing remains a powerful testament to the struggles and quiet triumphs of ordinary lives.

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    The Good Lion
    • The Good Lion

      • 312 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      The narrative explores themes of coming-of-age masculinity and emotional conflict through the lens of a working-class protagonist. It is praised for its literary merit, often compared favorably to notable mid-century English works. Despite its depth and skillful writing, the novel has been overlooked, leaving it unrecognized alongside contemporaries like Sillitoe and Waterhouse. The author's craftsmanship highlights the struggles and growth of its characters, making it a significant yet forgotten contribution to English literature.

      The Good Lion
    • Zčásti autobiografickými prvky prokládaný třetí román anglického spisovatele, čelného představitele tzv. "nové vlny" dělnické tvorby. Jeho hrdina, chlapec z chudých poměrů, odchází znechucen rodinnými poměry z domova, najde si místo v dolech na severu Anglie, dře i divoce užívá života achce být vždy a všude lvem, který "požírá jiné, ale sám se sežrat nedá". Nakonec jej však ovládne dívka, do níž se zamiloval.

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