South of the Big Four - Hardcover

Kurtz, Don

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811809080 ISBN 13: 9780811809085

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 1995

Synopsis

Set in contemporary farm country of north central Indiana, just south of the Big Four railroad tracks, this extraordinary first novel tells the story of thirty-year-old Arthur Conason and his return to his family's abandoned farmhouse. The land is now farmed by the indomitable Gerry Maars, who immediately takes Arthur on as his hired man. Physically strong and emotionally reserved, Arthur falls into several casual but disruptive affairs. Gradually he comes to accept the love of a young waitress who can see past her uncaring husband and four children to a life they someday might share. He is also won over by Gerry Maars' creed of endless prosperity and optimism. it is only as Gerry's enterprise begins to fail and Arthur's own past can no longer be avoided that the fates of these unforgettable characters become clear.

About this title

Synopsis:

The story of a man returning after many years to his family's abandoned farmhouse in Indiana reveals an American Midwest where community, trust, and commitment are no longer at the center and a way of life is rapidly disappearing.

About the Author:

Don Kurtz teaches at New Mexico State University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0811809080
• ISBN 13: 9780811809085
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 371