{"product_id":"a-john-graves-reader-paperback","title":"A John Graves Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Graves\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the publication of his haunting, elegiac \u003ci\u003eGoodbye to a River\u003c\/i\u003e in 1960, John Graves has become one of Texas' most beloved writers, whose circle of loyal readers extends far beyond the borders of his home state. A \"regional\" writer only by virtue of his gift for vividly evoking the spirit of the land and its people, Mr. Graves is also admired for the unerring craftsmanship of his prose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNow the University of Texas Press takes great pleasure in publishing \u003ci\u003eA John Graves Reader\u003c\/i\u003e to introduce his writing to a new generation of readers. This anthology contains selections from \u003ci\u003eGoodbye to a River\u003c\/i\u003e and his two other major books, \u003ci\u003eHard Scrabble\u003c\/i\u003e (1974) and \u003ci\u003eFrom a Limestone Ledge\u003c\/i\u003e (1980). It also includes short stories and essays, some of which have never been published before and others that Mr. Graves has reworked especially for this book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll of the pieces in this anthology were chosen by Mr. Graves himself to be, in his words, \"representative of my writing, for better or worse.\" They reflect various stages of his life and writing career-youth in Texas, World War II, sojourns in New York, Mexico, and Europe during the 1940s and 1950s, and his final return to Texas as home and as subject matter-as well as recurring themes in his writing, from the land and the people to fishing, traveling, and the enduring friendships that have enriched his life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those who have never read John Graves, this anthology will be the perfect introduction to the range and excellence of his work. At the same time, those who have read him faithfully for many years will find new pieces to enjoy, as well as old favorites to savor once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor those who have never read John Graves, this anthology will be the perfect introduction to the range and excellence of his work. At the same time, those who have read him faithfully for many years will find new pieces to enjoy, as well as old favorites to savor once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Graves (1920-2013) lived and wrote in Glen Rose, Texas, in the Hard Scrabble country that inspired so much of his work. A recipient of many honors for his writing (including a National Book Award nomination for \u003ci\u003eGoodbye to a River\u003c\/i\u003e), he is a former president of the Texas Institute of Letters and a past holder of a Guggenheim and a Rockefeller Fellowship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 351\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1996\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42724384833599,"sku":"9780292727960","price":48.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/27af4560c46470c02308856e7e2c3e89.webp?v=1765102477","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/a-john-graves-reader-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}