Description: Wendell Berry: Port William Novels & Stories: The Civil War to World War II (LOA #302) by Wendell Berry, Jack Shoemaker "Presents the complete Port William novels and stories for the first time in the order of their narrative chronology. This first volume, which spans from the Civil War to World War II, gathers the novels Nathan Coulter [and others], along with twenty-three short stories..."--Jacket flaps. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Library of America inaugurates its edition of the complete fiction of one of Americas most beloved living writersLibrary of America inaugurates its edition of the complete fiction of one of Americas most beloved living writersFor more than fifty years, in eight novels and fortytwoshort stories, Wendell Berry (b. 1934) has createdan indelible portrait of rural America through the lensof Port William, Kentucky, one of the most fullyimagined places in American literature.Taken together, these novels and stories form amasterwork of American prose- straightforward,spare, and lyrical.Now, for the first time, in an edition prepared in consultation with the author, Library of America is presenting the complete story of Port William in the order of narrative chronology.This first volume, which spans from the Civil War toWorld War II, gathers the novels Nathan Coulter(1960, revised 1985), A Place on Earth (1967, revised1983), A World Lost (1996), and Andy Catlett- EarlyTravels (2006), along with twenty-three short stories,among them such favorites as "Watch With Me,""Thicker than Liquor," and "A Desirable Woman." Italso features a newly researched chronology of Berryslife and career, a map and a Port William Membershipfamily tree, and helpful notes.LIBRARY OF AMERICAis an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nations literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, Americas best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries. Author Biography WENDELL BERRY (b. 1934) is a novelist, poet, farmer, and environmental writer and activist. He has published over 50 books, including over 25 books of poetry, 16 essay collections, and 8 novels. In 2010 he was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama, and in 2013 he was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2016 he received the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle. He has made his home with his wife, Tanya Berry, in Henry County, Kentucky, for the last 50 years.JACK SHOEMAKER is the Editorial Director of Counterpoint Press, publishing the work of Gary Snyder, M.F.K. Fisher, Evan S. Connell, Robert Aitken, Anne Lamott, Jane Vandenburgh, and many others. He has worked with Wendell Berry for more than forty years. Review "Wendell Berry gives us an intimate portrayal of the mind and heart of rural America. His graceful prose is truthful and eloquent. His tone is reliable and steady, like a good rain, sober and serious—all this and at times he is so funny you have to stop and roll on the floor." —Bobbie Ann Mason"This is the most complete—and the most powerful—vision of any American writer in my time. The stories of the Port William Membership are a delight, a goad, and a testament less to what was than to what could be. They will leave no reader unmoved and unchanged." —Bill McKibben Promotional Library of America inaugurates its edition of the complete fiction of one of Americas most beloved living writers. Review Quote "Wendell Berry gives us an intimate portrayal of the mind and heart of rural America. His graceful prose is truthful and eloquent. His tone is reliable and steady, like a good rain, sober and serious--all this and at times he is so funny you have to stop and roll on the floor." --Bobbie Ann Mason "This is the most complete--and the most powerful--vision of any American writer in my time. The stories of the Port William Membership are a delight, a goad, and a testament less to what was than to what could be. They will leave no reader unmoved and unchanged." --Bill McKibben Promotional "Headline" Library of America inaugurates its edition of the complete fiction of one of Americas most beloved living writers. Details ISBN1598535544 Author Jack Shoemaker Publisher The Library of America Year 2018 ISBN-10 1598535544 ISBN-13 9781598535549 Format Hardcover Imprint The Library of America Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by Jack Shoemaker DEWEY 813.54 Language English Series Number 1 Series Library of America Wendell Berry Edition Pages 1034 Publication Date 2018-01-30 US Release Date 2018-01-30 UK Release Date 2018-01-30 Subtitle Nathan Coulter / Andy Catlett: Early Travels / A World Lost / A Place on Earth / Stories Audience General NZ Release Date 2018-02-14 AU Release Date 2018-02-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137803641;
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Book Title: Wendell Berry: Port William Novels & Stories: The Civil War to World War II (LOA #302): Nathan Coulter / Andy Catlett: Early Travels / A World Lost / A Place on Earth / Stories
Item Height: 208mm
Item Width: 135mm
Author: Wendell Berry
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: True Stories, Genealogy, Short Stories, Books
Publisher: The Library of America
Publication Year: 2018
Item Weight: 658g
Number of Pages: 1034 Pages
