Smiley, Jane
A Thousand Acres
- ISBN 13:
- 9780006544821
- author:
- Smiley, Jane
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley In this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Jane Smiley reimagines Shakespeare's King Lear in a modern American setting. Larry Cook's decision to retire and hand over his farm to his three daughters sets off a chain of events that explores the complexities of family relationships and the consequences of one man's actions. The story follows Ginny, Rose, and Caroline as they navigate their father's sudden change and its impact on their lives. As tensions rise, long-held secrets and resentments surface, leading to a dramatic confrontation that will leave readers wondering about the true cost of love and loyalty. With its nuanced exploration of family dynamics and its thought-provoking portrayal of a pivotal moment in American life, A Thousand Acres is a powerful and moving novel that will resonate with readers for years to come.
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