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American Literature

Life & Time

Coming-of-Age Journeys

Relationships

Family

Irish Literature

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New York Times Best Sellers

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Romance

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Colm Tóibín

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Overview

Get ready to explore Brooklyn and its meaning. Our full analysis and study guide provides an even deeper dive with character analysis and quotes explained to help you discover the complexity and beauty of this book.

Brooklyn Summary and Study Guide

Background

Brooklyn Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1 Brooklyn Part 1 Summary & Analysis

Part 2 Brooklyn Part 2 Summary & Analysis

Part 3 Brooklyn Part 3 Summary & Analysis

Part 4 Brooklyn Part 4 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Brooklyn Character Analysis

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Themes

Brooklyn Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Brooklyn Symbols & Motifs

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Brooklyn Important Quotes

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Brooklyn Essay Topics

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Brooklyn Book Club Questions

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In Brooklyn, Colm Tóibín adeptly excavates the emotional depths of his protagonist Eilis Lacey as she straddles two different iterations of home. 

Book Review: Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín

Brooklyn