They Came Like Swallows

Autori

• William Maxwell

Parametri

Pagine

192pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Classici
• Letteratura Americana
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica

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Set against the backdrop of the 1918 influenza epidemic in a small Midwestern town, the story explores the profound impact of a mother on her family. Eight-year-old Bunny views her as a comforting presence, while his older brother Robert feels a protective instinct towards her. For their father, James, Elizabeth is the cornerstone of his existence, highlighting the family's deep emotional bonds and vulnerabilities in the face of impending loss.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

(In brossura)