William Goyen's fifth novel is a fable of Texas country life in the first half of the twentieth century, portraying religious revivalism and the money madness and ecological destruction caused by the oil boom. His narrative is composed of the brief linked episodes and tales that are Goyen's trademark, and is written with an ear for the rhythms of regional speech that was his particular gift.
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William Goyen's fifth novel is a fable of Texas country life in the first half of the twentieth century, portraying religious revivalism and the money madness and ecological destruction caused by the oil boom. His narrative is composed of the brief linked episodes and tales that are Goyen's trademark, and is written with an ear for the rhythms of regional speech that was his particular gift.
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Near Fine in a Very Good dustwrapper with some rubbing. Nicely INSCRIBED and SIGNED by the author to a close friend: "For my beloved Florence, this one, /after a long wait. And this one comes/at a time of new beginning, a time/of new strength and of healing. /Through the years, Florence, /God love you always/Through the years, /Bill/William Goyen/New York City/October 9, 1974."