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Gilead
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Gilead
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION and THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD
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In 1956, toward the end of Reverend John Ames's life, he begins a letter to his young son, a kind of last testament to his remarkable forebears.
Gilead is a deeply moving novel that explores themes of faith, family, and the legacies we leave behind. Through the eyes of Reverend Ames, readers are invited to reflect on the complexities of human experience and the passage of time. This poignant narrative captures the essence of a man's introspection and his hope to impart wisdom to the next generation.
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Gilead by Marilynne Robinson has been highly praised for its visionary originality and exquisite prose. Critics commend its spiritual depth and the subtle yet powerful depiction of the human condition, exploring themes such as isolation, faith, and love. The novel is viewed as both a profound meditation on life and a literary masterpiece, celebrated for its graceful and measured language.
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ISBN: 9781844081486
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2006
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Virago Press Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 230g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Marilynne Robinson was born in 1947. Her first novel, Housekeeping (1981) received the PEN/Hemingway award for best first novel as well as being nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.
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