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Richard Ford
ISBN 9781841593197
Rs. 3,038.4
Everyman's Library
Bascombe Novels Howard Hughes
Who it's for: Readers of literary fiction and character-driven novels
A trilogy of brilliant novels-The Sportswriter, Independence Day, and The Lay of the Land-that charts the life and times of one of the most beloved and enduring characters in modern fiction.When we meet Frank Bascombe in The Sportswriter, his unguarded voice instantly wins us over and pulls us into a life that has been irrevocably changed-by the loss of a marriage, a career, a child. We then follow Frank, ever laconic and observant, through Independence Day and The Lay of the Land. "In Haddam, summer floats over tree-softened streets like a sweet lotion balm from a careless, languorous god, and the world falls in tune with its own mysterious anthems. Shaded lawns lie still and damp in the early a.m." - Independence Day
Highlights
- Collects The Sportswriter, Independence Day, and The Lay of the Land in one volume.
- Follows Frank Bascombe over several decades of his life.
- Set in Haddam, New Jersey, and other American locales.
- Explores themes of divorce, career change, and loss.
- Part of Everyman's Library series.
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Which novels are included in this collection?
The collection includes The Sportswriter, Independence Day, and The Lay of the Land.
Who is the main character?
The main character is Frank Bascombe, a divorced father and writer.
What is the setting of the novels?
The novels are set in Haddam, New Jersey, and other American locations.
What are the major themes?
The novels explore themes of divorce, loss, career change, and suburban life.