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Wendell Berry's 'Stand By Me' is a tapestry of interconnected tales, weaving through time and space like a forest of interlinked trees. The narrative begins in 1888 Kentucky, where a courageous young woman risks everything to protect a stranger from an inebriated mob. Nearly a century later, her descendant Andy reflects on a hilltop, his mind awash with a century's worth of memories and stories.
These recollections paint a vivid picture of rural American life: from courtships between farmers and schoolteachers to war-weary soldiers returning home; from the advent of automobiles to the struggles of the Great Depression and the turmoil of Vietnam. Berry's prose delves into the intricacies of neighbourly disputes, closely-guarded family secrets, profound grief, and heart-wrenching betrayals, all while celebrating the enduring power of lifelong friendships.
Set in the fictional Port William, a small farming community nestled in Kentucky's river valley, these stories unfold across four generations. They lovingly chronicle the interwoven lives of the town's inhabitants, creating a rich tapestry of rural life. Berry's affectionate, elegiac, and gently humorous tales invite readers to witness the quiet heroism and inherent beauty in each ordinary, yet profoundly interconnected life.
Book ISBN: | 9780141990248 |
Book Author: | Wendell Berry |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Book Dimensions: | 197 x 128 x 29 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2020-07-16 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages |
Book Weight: | 298g |
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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’