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Discover the profound narratives within 'Stand By Me,' a B-format paperback that delivers uplifting interconnected fables centered on rural life. Penned by Wendell Berry, often referred to as America's foremost farmer-philosopher, this book is a heartwarming exploration of humanity's deeper connections within a small-town setting. Through mesmerizing prose, Berry guides readers back to 1888 Kentucky, where a courageous young woman dares to save a stranger from a drunken mob. Fast forward nearly a century, her great-grandson, Andy, climbs a familiar hill and reflects on a century filled with neighborly feuds, family secrets, and enduring friendships. At a hefty 400 pages, this remarkable title published by Penguin UK in 2020 is perfect for those seeking literary fiction that celebrates the beauty of life's simple moments and the quiet heroism of ordinary people. Whether you're a long-time fan of Wendell Berry or a newcomer to his work, 'Stand By Me' promises insights into the complexities of family and community that resonate deeply. Order now to experience Berry's exquisite storytelling that intertwines generations in a tapestry of shared lives, memory, and resilience. Fast shipping available for quick delivery to your doorstep, ensuring you won't have to wait long to dive into this poignant, reflective masterpiece.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990248
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Uplifting, interconnected fables of rural life from 'America's foremost farmer-philosopher' (NPR)
As in thought he passes backward into time, the country becomes quieter, and it seems to grow larger. The sounds of engines become less frequent and farther apart until they cease altogether.
On a clear Kentucky night in 1888, a young woman risks her life to save a stranger from a drunken mob. Almost a hundred years later, her great-grandson Andy climbs a hill at the edge of town, and is flooded with memories of all he has lived, seen and heard of the past century of neighbourly feuds and family secrets; of grief and betrayal - and of great friendship that endures for a lifetime.
Wendell Berry unravels the story of a town over the course of four generations, lovingly chronicling the intertwined lives of the families who call it home. Affectionate, elegiac and wry, these uplifting rural fables invite us to witness the beauty and quiet heroism at the heart of each ordinary, interconnected life.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990248
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400
Description:
Uplifting, interconnected fables of rural life from 'America's foremost farmer-philosopher' (NPR)
As in thought he passes backward into time, the country becomes quieter, and it seems to grow larger. The sounds of engines become less frequent and farther apart until they cease altogether.
On a clear Kentucky night in 1888, a young woman risks her life to save a stranger from a drunken mob. Almost a hundred years later, her great-grandson Andy climbs a hill at the edge of town, and is flooded with memories of all he has lived, seen and heard of the past century of neighbourly feuds and family secrets; of grief and betrayal - and of great friendship that endures for a lifetime.
Wendell Berry unravels the story of a town over the course of four generations, lovingly chronicling the intertwined lives of the families who call it home. Affectionate, elegiac and wry, these uplifting rural fables invite us to witness the beauty and quiet heroism at the heart of each ordinary, interconnected life.