Nothing Gold Can Stay

Explore the gripping narratives of Ron Rash in 'Nothing Gold Can Stay', where piercing insight into human emotions meets bleak Appalachian landscapes. This compelling collection of short stories captures the essence of life shaped by violence and tenderness, showcasing a mastery of storytelling that has garnered acclaim in the literary world. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War era and extending to contemporary times, these stories reveal characters rendered vulnerable by their circumstances. In tales like 'The Trusty', experience the entwined lives of a prisoner and a farmer's wife, both ensnared in their own struggles. The title story reveals the complexities of addiction and loyalty among friends returning to their roots. Rash’s ability to weave rich emotional tapestries in his writing invites readers to ponder the fragility of existence. 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' is not just a book; it's an exploration of hope and despair that resonates deeply with anyone seeking authentic literary experiences. Ideal for fans of contemporary fiction and those drawn to the Appalachian narrative, this trade paperback edition promises to captivate. Enhance your bookshelf with this essential collection today! Enjoy FREE shipping on this beautifully crafted book, delivered to your door with care from Smartfox NZ. Please note that combined shipping with other products is not available on this item, and allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781921922091
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2013
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 256


Description:
PEN/Faulkner finalist and New York Times bestselling author Ron Rash returns again to Appalachia to capture lives haunted by violence and tenderness, hope and fear in unforgettable stories that span the Civil War to the present day. In the title story, two drug addicted friends return to the farm where they worked as boys to steal their boss's unusual but valuable war trophies. In 'The Trusty', Ron Rash's first story to appear in the New Yorker, a prisoner sent to fetch water for the chain gang tries to sweet talk a farmer's young wife into helping him escape, only to find she is as trapped as he is. In 'Something Rich and Strange', a diver is called upon to pull a drowned girl's body free from under a falls, but finds her eerily at peace below the surface. The violence of Rash's characters and their raw settings are matched only by their unexpected tenderness and stark beauty, a masterful combination that has earned Rash an avalanche of praise.

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