{"title":"Wallace Stegner","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to \u003cem\u003eWallace Stegner\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound voice in American literature. Known for his rich storytelling and deep exploration of human relationships, Stegner has earned a cherished spot in the world of fiction. His narratives are celebrated for their eloquent prose and insightful reflections on life and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngle of Repose\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterpiece that weaves historical fiction with personal discovery, taking readers on a journey through the American West. It delivers a thoughtful meditation on the challenges and triumphs of family, heritage, and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrossing to Safety\u003c\/em\u003e, another gem in Stegner's collection, offers a poignant portrayal of friendship and life’s unpredictable paths. This work explores the intricate dance of relationships and the enduring strength of bonds formed over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore our selection of Wallace Stegner's works, you're invited to delve into stories that capture the essence of the human spirit, framed against the vast landscapes and timeless themes. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to his storytelling, you're sure to find a deep connection with his novel\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"angle-of-repose-by-wallace-stegner-9780141188003","title":"Angle of Repose","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngle of Repose\u003c\/em\u003e is an iconic novel of the American West - a deeply moving narrative of one family and the traditions of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1960s America, Lyman Ward, a retired history professor and author of books about the Western frontier, returns to his ancestral home in the Sierra Nevada. Abandoned by his wife and wheelchair-bound with a debilitating bone disease, Ward embarks on a search of monumental proportions - to rediscover the life story of his grandmother Susan Burling Ward, who made her own journey to Grass Valley nearly a hundred years earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed letters and personal writings, Ward follows the refined, educated Susan and her rugged, mining engineer husband Oliver on their journey from New York to California. They traverse family struggles, infidelity, jealousy, and tragedy as they forge a new life in the Western states. In discovering her story, he excavates his own, probing the shadows of his experience and the America that has come of age around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 1972 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, \u003cem\u003eAngle of Repose\u003c\/em\u003e is Wallace Stegner's masterpiece and a fascinating glimpse into frontier-era America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46071792730348,"sku":"9780141188003","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141188003.jpg?v=1736064930"},{"product_id":"crossing-to-safety-by-wallace-stegner-9780141394954","title":"Crossing to Safety","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003cem\u003eAngle of Repose\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA novel of the friendships and woes of two couples, which tells the story of their lives in lyrical, evocative prose by one of the finest American writers of the late 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen two young couples meet for the first time during the Great Depression, they quickly find they have much in common. Charity Lang and Sally Morgan are both pregnant, while their husbands Sid and Larry both have jobs in the English department at the University of Wisconsin. Immediately, a lifelong friendship is born, which becomes increasingly complex as they share decades of love, loyalty, vulnerability, and conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten from the perspective of the aging Larry Morgan, \u003cem\u003eCrossing to Safety\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and deeply moving exploration of the struggle of four people to come to terms with the trials and tragedies of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction by Jane Smiley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46249878585580,"sku":"9780141394954","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141394954.jpg?v=1741522911"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/wallace-stegner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}