A Death in the Family. Illustrated , livre ebook

icon

166

pages

icon

English

icon

Ebooks

2024

Écrit par

Publié par

icon jeton

Vous pourrez modifier la taille du texte de cet ouvrage

Lire un extrait
Lire un extrait

Obtenez un accès à la bibliothèque pour le consulter en ligne En savoir plus

Découvre YouScribe en t'inscrivant gratuitement

Je m'inscris

Découvre YouScribe en t'inscrivant gratuitement

Je m'inscris
icon

166

pages

icon

English

icon

Ebooks

2024

icon jeton

Vous pourrez modifier la taille du texte de cet ouvrage

Lire un extrait
Lire un extrait

Obtenez un accès à la bibliothèque pour le consulter en ligne En savoir plus

James Agee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, A Death in the Family, is a deeply moving and beautifully crafted exploration of grief, family, and the fragility of life. Set in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the early 20th century, the novel is a semi-autobiographical account of the sudden death of a father and the profound impact it has on those left behind.
The story unfolds through the perspective of Rufus, a young boy, as he grapples with the devastating loss of his father, Jay Follet, in a car accident. Through Agee’s evocative prose, readers are drawn into the intimate dynamics of the Follet family as they navigate their shared sorrow, the tensions that arise in moments of crisis, and the enduring strength of familial bonds.
Agee masterfully captures the small, poignant details of daily life, creating a vivid portrait of a family struggling to make sense of an incomprehensible tragedy. The novel delves into themes of memory, faith, and the ways in which loss shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world.
With its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, A Death in the Family is a timeless meditation on love, mortality, and resilience. It is a work of profound humanity that resonates with readers across generations, reminding us of the enduring power of family and the courage required to face life’s most challenging moments.
Voir icon arrow

Publié par

Date de parution

26 décembre 2024

Nombre de lectures

0

EAN13

9786178492755

Langue

English

Alternate Text