Homeland and Other Stories

Authors: Kingsolver, Barbara
Publisher: HarperCollins e-books
BISAC/Subject: FIC019000, FIC051000, FIC029000
ISBN: 9780061865930, Related ISBNs: 0061865931, 9780060917012, 9780061865930
Classification: Fiction
Number of pages: 272,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis:

New York Times bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver delivers a collection of 12 original tales in Homeland and Other Stories that are every bit as emotionally resonant, humorous, and heartfelt as her much-beloved novels.

In settings ranging from eastern Kentucky to northern California and the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Barbara Kingsolver uses her distinctive voice and vast knowledge of human nature to address some of her favorite themes: the importance of personal and cultural heritage; how the past effects the present and the enduring power of love. Kingsolver’s characters, many single mothers, struggle to make sense of their lives and find meaning in a difficult world.

Praised for her memorable characters and poetic prose, Kingsolver again proves why she is a literary force to be reckoned with.

This edition includes a P.S. section with additional insights from the author, background material, suggestions for further reading, and more.

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