A stunning novel in which "Mr. Wideman returns to the ghetto where he was raised and transforms it into a magical location...and establishes a mythological and symbolic link between character and landscape." --New York Times Book Review
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"establishes a mythological and symbolic link between character and landscape, language and plot, that in the hands of a less visionary writer might be little more than stale sociology." The New York Times
JOHN EDGAR WIDEMAN is the author of more than twenty works of fiction and nonfiction, including the award-winning Brothers and Keepers, Philadelphia Fire, and the story collection God's Gym. He is the recipient of two PEN/ Faulkner Awards and has been nominated for the National Book Award.
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Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. COVER AND/OR PAGES OF THE BOOK ARE YELLOWING DUE TO AGE. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects. Seller Inventory # L-02-4667
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. New Ed. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 16415910-6
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_486465525
Seller: R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.
Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Good. Pages yellowing from age. Seller Inventory # 141434
Seller: The Book Exchange, Macclesfield, CHESH, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 000654150X. Softcover. 208 pages. In this third volume from Wideman's "Homewood" series, Doot Lawson attempts to reintegrate himself into the myths and stories of his parents' and grandparents' generations and overcome the intellectual distance that has grown between them since his departure from Homewood. This novel won the PEN/Faulkner award. Contents clean, tight and bright. Book. Seller Inventory # 025041
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