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A Thousand Acres

byJane Smiley

This powerful twentieth-century reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear centers on a wealthy Iowa farmer who decides to divide his farm among his three daughters. When the youngest objects, she is cut out of his will, which sets in motion a chain of events that brings dark truths to light. Ambitiously conceived and stunningly written, A Thousand Acres spins the most fundamental themes of truth, justice, love, and pride into a universally acclaimed masterpiece.

Language

en

Published on

03/01/2018

Pages

456

Format

Hardback

ISBN

9781841593821

Who is this book for? Readers interested in family dynamics, modern adaptations of classic literature, and complex character studies.

Topics FamilyInheritanceTruth
MoodMelancholic
Female protagonist
ViolenceModerate
Explicit scenesExplicit Scenes

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