Dalva

Name: Dalva
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781611854305
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By Jim Harrison

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Summary

Dalva by Jim Harrison is a powerful novel that intertwines the past and present of its protagonist, Dalva, a woman with a complex family history rooted in the Nebraska frontier. Through a series of reflections and interactions with letters and strangers, Dalva seeks to reconnect with her past while navigating her personal journey of love, loss, and discovery. This poignant narrative delves into themes of heritage, belonging, and the human spirit's resilience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy multi-generational sagas that weave together themes of family, identity, and the American landscape. It offers a rich tapestry of personal history and exploration, blending lyrical prose with emotional depth, which could captivate those who appreciate character-driven narratives.

Dalva

One of the finest novels by New York Times bestselling, much beloved author Jim Harrison: a beautifully crafted story of one woman's journey to find her son.

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From her home on the California coast, Dalva hears the broad silence of the Nebraska prairie where she was born and longs for the son she gave up for adoption years before. Beautiful, fearless, tormented, at forty-five she has lived a life of lovers and adventures.

Now, Dalva begins a journey that will take her back to the bosom of her family, to the half-Sioux lover of her youth and to a pioneering great-grandfather whose journals recount the bloody annihilation of the Plains Indians. On the way, she discovers a story that stretches from East to West, from the Civil War to Wounded Knee and Vietnam, and finds the balm to heal her wild and wounded soul.

One of Harrison's most ambitious novels, Dalva explores an extraordinary family through the strong, engaging voice of an unforgettable woman, confirming Harrison as one of America's most memorable writers.

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Jim Harrison's Dalva is acclaimed for its compelling narrative and character depth, with reviewers praising its ability to surprise and engage. Louise Erdrich highlights its explosive revelations and suspenseful storytelling. The New York Times Book Review commends Harrison's nearly flawless storytelling instincts and the vivid depiction of characters. The Washington Post calls it Harrison's most ambitious novel, while the Guardian acknowledges its intellectual complexity within the context of raw and regional American fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781611854305

Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 279g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Jim Harrison (1937-2016) was the New York Times-bestselling author of thirty-nine previous books of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, including Legends of the Fall, Dalva and Returning to Earth. A member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and winner of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, his work was published in twenty-seven languages.