The Second Book of the Dun Cow: Lamentations: 2 (The Books of the Dun Cow, 2) - Softcover

Wangerin Jr., Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626812608 ISBN 13: 9781626812604

Publisher: Diversion Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

From National Book award-winning author Walter Wangerin, Jr. comes the thought-provoking sequel to THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW, with New and revised content. Praise For THE BOOK OF THE DUN COW: "Belongs on the shelf with Animal Farm, Watership Down and The Lord of the Rings. It is, like them, an absorbing, fanciful parade of the war between good and evil." -Los Angeles Times Praise For THE SECOND BOOK OF THE DUN COW: LAMENTATIONS: "[A] profoundly imagined and beautifully stylized fable of the immemorial war between good and evil." -The New York Times "A beautifully written fantasy anchored starkly in reality." -The Washington Post "[A] fine book about the way evil enters the world, and this newly told story of Chaunticleer is one that details the loss of his innocence, of his love and of his God." -The Houston Chronicle Seeking peace and respite after their devastating battle with the Wyrm, Chauntecleer and his wife Pertelote again lead the animals of the Coop. But their quest is interrupted when Wyrm once again insinuates himself into the lives of the animals. To defeat this ancient evil for good, Chauntecleer will have to face Wyrm again, not on the battlefield, but deep within the serpent's lair, risking his very soul to ensure the safety of the animals under his protection.

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From the Back Cover:

This sequel to the award-winning The Book of the Dun Cow stands on its own as a powerful work of literature. In this absorbing, highly original fantasy, Chauntecleer, Pertelote, and the other familiar characters of the Coop struggle to piece together their shattered lives in the aftermath of the terrible conflict with the dreaded Wyrm. But their respite is short-lived: Into this struggling community, Wyrm again insinuates himself, with dire consequences for all. The reappearance of the dog Mundo Coni unveils a darker mystery yet -- and the threat of a final horror when evil yields up its most devastating secrets. Told by a master storyteller, The Book of Sorrows is a taught and spellbinding tale that immerses readers in a variety of adventures -- heroic, humorous, and touching -- moving inexorably toward the final confrontation that decides the fate of the characters and their world. No one who reads it will remain unmoved. It explores the value and goodness of existence, the darker side of reality, and qualities of love, kindness, courage, and hope that can transform even 'this troublous existence.' Here is fast-paced fantasy filled with richly drawn characters and gripping excitement, set against a colorful, fully realized world, and with depth of meaning that will draw readers back again and again to ponder the images long after the final battle is waged between the forces of life and death.

About the Author:

With fans numbering in the millions, Walter Wangerin, Jr. is widely recognized as one of today's most gifted writers on issues of faith and spirituality. Beginning with the renowned Book of the Dun Cow, Wangerin's writing career has encompassed almost every genre: fiction, essay, spirituality, children's stories, and biblical exposition. Wangerin has won the National Book Award, the New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year Award, and several Gold Medallion Awards, including best fiction awards for both The Book of God and Paul: A Novel. Wangerin's most recent work, Naomi and Her Daughters, released in September, 2010, is a historically accurate telling of the ancient narrative filled with rich description and gritty realism cast in new light. Wangerin was speaker for the Lutheran Vespers radio program from 1994 through January 2005, and prior to joining Valparaiso's faculty he served as an inner-city pastor in Evansville, Indiana for 16 years. The author of more than forty books, Wangerin lives in Valparaiso, Indiana where he is Senior Research Professor at Valparaiso University.

About this edition

• Publisher: Diversion Publishing
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1626812608
• ISBN 13: 9781626812604
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 210