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So Long, See You Tomorrow

By William Maxwell
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So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell is a poignant exploration of memory and guilt set against the backdrop of rural Illinois in the 1920s. The narrative intertwines the lives of two boys, whose friendship is abruptly severed by a tragic event. The story delves into themes of loss, regret, and the haunting nature of past decisions, all rendered through the lens of a deeply reflective adult narrator.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy introspective and poignant narratives exploring themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. It's a beautifully crafted story examining how past events shape our present lives, offering a deep emotional connection and an exquisitely written reflection on human nature and the complexity of friendships.

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Discover this extraordinary and beautiful novel from one of America's greatest novelists.

In rural Illinois two tenant farmers share much, finally too much, until jealously leads to murder and suicide.

An extraordinary and beautiful novel from one of American's greatest novelists

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An extraordinary and beautiful novel from one of America’s greatest novelists.

Discover the tragically beautiful world of So Long, See You Tomorrow, a quietly devastating masterpiece of human frailty and resilience.

In the quiet farmlands of Illinois, two lonely teenagers—bound by the burden of their rural lives—forge a delicate friendship. But when jealousy ignites between their farming families, it leads to unthinkable tragedy, and severs their bond forever.

Fifty years later, haunted by the past, the narrator seeks to piece together those harrowing events and find redemption for a lifetime of regret. So Long, See You Tomorrow is a haunting exploration of memory, loss, and the enduring quest for forgiveness.

“One of the great books of our age. It is the subtlest of miniatures that contains our deepest sorrows and truths and love”—Michael Ondaatje

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So Long, See You Tomorrow by William Maxwell is praised for its profound exploration of human emotions, captured with simple yet powerful prose. Critics view it as an extraordinary work that evokes deep sorrow and truths with magical deftness. The novel stands out for its radiant simplicity, elegantly conveying complex emotions and making greatness appear effortless.

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ISBN: 9780099560937

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 138g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

William Maxwell was born in Illinois in 1908. He was the author of a distinguished body of work- six novels, three short story collections, an autobiographical memoir and a collection of literary essays and reviews. A New Yorker editor for forty years, he helped to shape the prose and careers of John Updike, John Cheever, John O'Hara and Eudora Welty. So Long, See You Tomorrow won the American Book Award, and he received the PEN/Malamud Award. He died in New York in 2000.

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