Stand By Me

Discover the poignant stories of community and resilience with this beautifully crafted B-format paperback published by Penguin UK in 2020. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Kentucky, this captivating book takes readers on a journey through the intertwined lives of families in a small farming community known as Port William. Join young Andy as he reflects on over a century of history—from courageous acts of heroism like a young woman saving a stranger in 1888 to the enduring themes of love, loss, and friendship that ripple through time. With 400 pages of heartfelt narratives, Wendell Berry paints a vivid tapestry of life, including the trials and triumphs of farmers, soldiers, and neighbors. This collection of rural fables, marked by Berry's affectionate and insightful prose, invites readers to rediscover the beauty and quiet heroism found in everyday moments. Perfect for fans of literary fiction and anyone looking to explore themes of nostalgia and human connection, this book promises to resonate deeply and inspire reflection. Plus, enjoy the convenience of FREE shipping! Note that combined shipping is not available for this item, so please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141990248
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 400


Description:
As in thought he passes backward into time, the country becomes quieter, and it seems to grow larger. The sounds of engines become less frequent and farther apart until they cease altogether.

This is the country of his own life and history, fragmentary as they necessarily have been.

On a clear Kentucky night in 1888, a young woman risks her life to save a stranger from a drunken mob. Almost a hundred years later, her great-grandson Andy climbs a hill at the edge of town, and is flooded with memories of all he has lived, seen and heard of the past century-- of farmers wooing schoolteachers, soldiers trudging home from war; of the first motor car, the Great Depression, and Vietnam; of hunting, good whisky, and benign kidnappings; of neighbourly feuds and family secrets; of grief and betrayal-and of forgiveness, devotion and great friendship that endures for generations.

These are Wendell Berry's tales of Port William, a little farming community nestled deep in the Kentucky River valley. They unravel the story of a town over the course of four generations, lovingly chronicling the intertwined lives of the families who call it home.

Affectionate, elegiac and wry, these uplifting rural fables invite us to witness the beauty and quiet heroism at the heart of each ordinary, interconnected life.

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