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The story revolves around a young girl. She makes a mistaken accusation but as she grows up she realizes her mistake and regrets, desiring atonement. This experience takes that girl into an exploration of the nature of writing for this purpose.
“Atonement” is considered as one of the best works of McEwan. It was the most successful and popular novel of its time. It was highly celebrated and honoured by a large section of readers and critics.
The book was nominated for the Booker Prize for fiction in 2001. The TIME magazine included “Atonement” in its list of All Time Best 100 Greatest Novels.
A Quick Guide to “Atonement”
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Characters
Chapter Three: Plot Summary
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
Part Four
Chapter Four: Critical Analysis
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Chapter One: Introduction
Atonement
by Ian McEwan was first published in 2001. It was a highly successful novel, accepted well by both readers and critics.
The story revolves around a young girl. She makes a mistaken accusation but as she grows up she realizes her mistake and regrets, desiring atonement. This experience takes that girl into an exploration of the nature of writing for this purpose.
Atonement
is considered as one of the best works of McEwan. It was the most successful and popular novel of its time. It was highly celebrated and honoured
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