Powell, Padgett
Edisto
- ISBN 13:
- 9781936787722
- author:
- Powell, Padgett
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Catapult
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 20.83 x 13.97 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Children's
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Simons Manigault lives with his mother, an eccentric professor known locally as the Duchess, in a small coastal town between Savannah and Charleston. She has immersed him in literary classics since birth and given him free rein to gather material from various spots, including a nightclub called Marvin's R.O. Sweet Shop. At the center of Simons's life is an enigmatic character who tutors him in the art of watching the world without presumption. This mentor acts as a father surrogate, taking Simons on adventures that shape his perspective and prepare him for the changes ahead. As Simons navigates adolescence, he must confront the differences between his carefree childhood and the more structured world of private schools and tennis tournaments. Padgett Powell's vivid prose brings this coming-of-age story to life, offering a nuanced exploration of identity, family, and growing up in a unique and captivating setting.
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