Berry
Nathan Coulter
- ISBN 13:
- 9781582434094
- author:
- Berry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- COUNTERPOINT
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 228mm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Nathan Coulter, Wendell Berry's first novel, was published in 1960 when he was twenty-seven. In this early work, Berry presents a place where community and spirituality intertwine, forming a "membership" in interrelatedness. The story follows Nathan's journey as he navigates grief and comes to understand the world through the simple humanity of those around him. Berry's writing weaves together themes of duty, community, and a deep love for the land. The result is a novel that explores the human connection to the natural world and the bonds that tie people together. Through Nathan's eyes, Berry offers a poignant portrayal of life, death, and the importance of living in harmony with the world around us. Published in 2008 as a reprint, Nathan Coulter remains a powerful and thought-provoking novel that showcases Berry's unique storytelling style.