Crossing to Safety

Experience the profound narrative of friendship and resilience with 'Crossing to Safety', a masterful novel by Wallace Stegner. This poignant tale unfolds during the Great Depression and intricately portrays the intertwining lives of two couples, Charity Lang and Sally Morgan, alongside their husbands Sid and Larry. As they navigate their respective pregnancies and burgeoning careers in academia, the bonds they create become a tapestry of love, loyalty, and life's inevitable challenges.

Written in lyrical, evocative prose, this 352-page B-format paperback offers insight into the trials and triumphs of human connections. Stegner's portrayal of aging and reflection, captured through Larry’s perspective, provides a deeply moving exploration of the passage of time. With the weight of emotional depth, the story elegantly unfolds the fragility and strength inherent in lifelong friendships.

Acclaimed for his literary contributions, Wallace Stegner's works have garnered numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for 'Angle of Repose'. Featuring an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jane Smiley, this edition enriches the reading experience with critical reflection on Stegner's legacy.

Perfect for those seeking literary fiction that examines complex relationships against the backdrop of historical challenges, 'Crossing to Safety' is a must-have addition to your reading list. Enjoy free shipping on your order with this beautifully crafted paperback. Indulge in a timeless exploration of life’s struggles and victories today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141394954
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 352


Description:
A novel of the friendships and woes of two couples, which tells the story of their lives in lyrical, evocative prose by one of the finest American writers of the late 20th century.
When two young couples meet for the first time during the Great Depression, they quickly find they have much in common- Charity Lang and Sally Morgan are both pregnant, while their husbands Sid and Larry both have jobs in the English department at the University of Wisconsin. Immediately a lifelong friendship is born, which becomes increasingly complex as they share decades of love, loyalty, vulnerability and conflict. Written from the perspective of the aging Larry Morgan,Crossing to Safety is a beautiful and deeply moving exploration of the struggle of four people to come to terms with the trials and tragedies of everyday life.
With an introduction by Jane Smiley.
Wallace Stegner (1909-1993) was the author of, among other novels, Remembering Laughter, 1937; A Shooting Star, 1961; Angle of Repose (Pulitzer Prize), 1971; The Spectator Bird (National Book award), 1977; Recapitulation, 1979. Three of his short stories have won O.Henry prizes, and in 1980 he received the Robert Kirsch award from the Los Angeles Times for his lifetime literary achievements. His collected stories were published in 1990.
Jane Smiley is the author of many novels and works of non-fiction, including, most recently, "Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel", about the history and anatomy of the novel. Her most recent novel is "Good Faith". She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1992 for "A Thousand Acres", and was shortlisted for The Orange Prize in 2001 for Horse Heaven.


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