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Mother of Sorrows is a poetic compendium of ten interconnected tales that map the lives of an American family in the post‑War II suburbs of Washington, D.C. The narratives center on two adolescent brothers grappling with their father’s sudden death and the intricate mother who is both a source of comfort and conflict. Through the older brother’s retrospective narration, the collection explores themes of grief, identity, and the struggle to preserve memories while forging new beginnings. Richard Mccann’s language is celebrated for its intensity, contemplativeness, and unique voice, marking the work as a significant contribution to contemporary LGBTQ and family fiction.
First publish date: 2005
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Gay Fiction
Authors: Richard McCann
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