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Housekeeping: A Novel
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Winner Of The Pen/Hemingway Awarda Modern Classic, Housekeeping Is The Story Of Ruth And Her Younger Sister, Lucille, Who Grow Up Haphazardly, First Under The Care Of Their Competent Grandmother, Then Of Two Comically Bumbling Greataunts, And Finally Of Sylvie, The Eccentric And Remote Sister Of Their Dead Mother. The Family House Is In The Small Town Of Fingerbone On A Glacial Lake In The Far West, The Same Lake Where Their Grandfather Died In A Spectacular Train Wreck And Their Mother Drove Off A Cliff To Her Death. It Is A Town Chastened By An Outsized Landscape And Extravagant Weather, And Chastened Again By An Awareness That The Whole Of Human History Had Occurred Elsewhere. Ruth And Lucille'S Struggle Toward Adulthood Beautifully Illuminates The Price Of Loss And Survival, And The Dangerous And Deep Undertow Of Transcience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: The main theme of 'Housekeeping' explores the complexities of family dynamics, loss, and the struggle for identity and belonging in the face of transience.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: The author of 'Housekeeping' is Marilynne Robinson, who won the Pen/Hemingway Award for this work.
- Q: What is the genre of 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: 'Housekeeping' is categorized under the genre of Family Life, reflecting the intimate and intricate relationships within a family.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: 'Housekeeping: A Novel' contains 232 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: 'Housekeeping' was published on January 1, 1981, and the first edition was released on September 29, 2005.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Housekeeping: A Novel' in? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition, indicating it has been used but is still in satisfactory shape for reading.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Housekeeping: A Novel' have? A: 'Housekeeping' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a classic look.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: 'Housekeeping' appeals to readers interested in literary fiction, particularly those who appreciate deep character exploration and thematic richness.
- Q: What notable awards has 'Housekeeping: A Novel' received? A: 'Housekeeping' won the Pen/Hemingway Award, recognizing it for its excellence in literary writing.
- Q: Can you describe the setting of 'Housekeeping: A Novel'? A: 'Housekeeping' is set in the small town of Fingerbone, located near a glacial lake in the Far West, which significantly influences the narrative and characters.