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With His Second Book, They Came Like Swallows (1937), William Maxwell Found His Signature Subject Matterthe Fragility Of Human Happinessas Well As His Voice, A Quiet, Cadenced Midwestern Voice That John Updike Has Called One Of The Wisest And Kindest In American Fiction. Set Against The Background Of The Spanish Flu Epidemic Of 1918, This Short Novel Presents The Loving Character Of Elizabeth Morison, A Devoted Wife And Mother, Through The Eyes Of Those Whom She Is Fated To Leave Decades Before Her Time.Edmund Wilson Described The Folded Leaf (1945) As A Quite Unconventional Study Of Adolescent Relationshipsbetween Two Boys, With A Girl In The Offingin Chicago And In A Middle Western College: Very Much Lived And Very Much Seen. He Praised This Drama Of The Immature For The Compassion Maxwell Brings To His Male Protagonists, Whose Intensely Felt, Unarticulated Bond Is Beyond Their Inchoate Ability To Understand.Time Will Darken It (1948) Is A Drama Of The Mature: A Good Mans Struggle To Keep Duty Before Desire And His Familys Needs Before His Own. It Paints A Portrait Of Draperville, Illinois, In 1912, A Proud And Isolated Community Governed By Gossip, Where An Ambitious Young Woman Must Not Overreach The Limits Society Has Placed On Her Sex, And An Older, Married Gentleman Must Not Encourage Her Should She Dare.Together With These Major Works, This Library Of America Edition Of Maxwells Early Fiction Collects His Lighthearted First Novel, Bright Center Of Heaven (1934), Out Of Print For Nearly 70 Years, And Nine Masterly Short Stories. It Concludes With The Writer As Illusionist (1955), Maxwells Fullest Statement On The Art Of Fiction As He Practiced It.Library Of America Is An Independent Nonprofit Cultural Organization Founded In 1979 To Preserve Our Nations Literary Heritage By Publishing, And Keeping Permanently In Print, Americas Best And Most Significant Writing. The Library Of America Series Includes More Than 300 Volumes To Date, Authoritative Editions That Average 1,000 Pages In Length, Feature Cloth Covers, Sewn Bindings, And Ribbon Markers, And Are Printed On Premium Acidfree Paper That Will Last For Centuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of William Maxwell's early novels? A: The main theme of William Maxwell's early novels revolves around the fragility of human happiness, particularly in the context of relationships and societal expectations.
- Q: How many pages are in 'William Maxwell: Early Novels and Stories'? A: 'William Maxwell: Early Novels and Stories' contains a total of 920 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic presentation.
- Q: When was 'William Maxwell: Early Novels and Stories' published? A: 'William Maxwell: Early Novels and Stories' was published on January 10, 2008.
- Q: Who is the author of this collection? A: The author of 'William Maxwell: Early Novels and Stories' is William Maxwell, a celebrated American writer.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this collection is marked as a first edition.
- Q: What are some notable works included in this collection? A: The collection includes notable works such as 'They Came Like Swallows,' 'The Folded Leaf,' and 'Time Will Darken It,' along with short stories and essays.
- Q: What literary organization published this book? A: The book was published by the Library of America, an independent nonprofit cultural organization.
- Q: What kind of paper is used in this book? A: The book is printed on premium acid-free paper, designed to last for centuries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in American literature? A: Yes, this collection is ideal for readers interested in American literature, particularly those who appreciate classic and significant literary works.