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A Place to Come To
A Place to Come To
Author: Robert Penn Warren
A powerful and complex novel, with many strong characters, it is the story of Jed Tewksbury, an uprooted and alienated man. Born just at the end of WWI, on a run-down farm, Jed's childhood is a difficult one. In high school, his dedicated Latin teacher and Jed's football prowess combine to get him a scholarship in a jerkwater college, but he lat...  more »
ISBN: 160843
Publication Date: 1977
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Publisher: Random House NY
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is without a doubt the most powerful novel that I have ever read. The story line is intricate, with the author providing deep insight into his characters. I have loaned this book to many people over the years since 1977 and not one managed to read the book without considerable tears. People are much more familiar with Warren's All the King's Men, but this is one novel that demands to be read again and again.
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