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Explore the profound narrative of 'MacLeish Sq.', a captivating trade paperback that delves into the themes of regret, redemption, and familial bonds. Written by the acclaimed author and published by Red Hen Press in 2023, this brand new book invites readers into the poignant story of John Proctor, a reclusive man approaching seventy who encounters a mysterious young man named Eli. As Eli reveals secrets from the past concerning John's estranged family, the story unfolds in a rich tapestry of emotional depth and introspection. This highly recommended contemporary fiction piece, with an ISBN of 9781636280592, is perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature that explores the complexities of human relationships. With a beautiful trade paperback format, 'MacLeish Sq.' is an ideal addition to any book lover's collection. Don't miss out on this engaging exploration of connection and estrangement that invites readers to reassess the threads of their own lives. Note: Shipping for this item is free! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781636280592
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Red Hen Press
Description:
John Proctor, about to turn seventy, spies a disconsolate young man eyeing him from outside his remote studio window. Invited inside from the bitter cold and fed dinner, the visitor, who calls himself Eli, implies that he is no stranger to the man, having been told by his grandmother that “you might take me in.” Astonished to learn that the woman was his wife who decades earlier had aborted their marriage, which lasted “but the length of a wedding candle,” the narrator ruefully explains he has since relished living alone by making no lasting connections to anybody or anything. Whereupon Eli confides, “She also said you had profaned my mother,” the daughter John Proctor never knew he had. Thus commences MacLeish Sq., a tale of awakened remorse and familial longing recounted by an aging recluse when his life is abruptly upturned by the young visitor—captive to a mythical past of his own creation—who intimates that he and the narrator are unlikely strangers. Their unresolved relationship ultimately challenges the reader to question if he and his coincidental guest are one and the same . . . that Eli may be who the narrator has carefully hidden from himself throughout his adult life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781636280592
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Red Hen Press
Description:
John Proctor, about to turn seventy, spies a disconsolate young man eyeing him from outside his remote studio window. Invited inside from the bitter cold and fed dinner, the visitor, who calls himself Eli, implies that he is no stranger to the man, having been told by his grandmother that “you might take me in.” Astonished to learn that the woman was his wife who decades earlier had aborted their marriage, which lasted “but the length of a wedding candle,” the narrator ruefully explains he has since relished living alone by making no lasting connections to anybody or anything. Whereupon Eli confides, “She also said you had profaned my mother,” the daughter John Proctor never knew he had. Thus commences MacLeish Sq., a tale of awakened remorse and familial longing recounted by an aging recluse when his life is abruptly upturned by the young visitor—captive to a mythical past of his own creation—who intimates that he and the narrator are unlikely strangers. Their unresolved relationship ultimately challenges the reader to question if he and his coincidental guest are one and the same . . . that Eli may be who the narrator has carefully hidden from himself throughout his adult life.