The Spectator Bird by Wallace Stegner
The novel follows the story of a literary agent, now retired, who lives a quiet life with his wife in California. Their peace is disrupted when an old postcard from a Danish aristocrat arrives, prompting them to revisit their past. The protagonist begins reading from his old journal, recounting their trip to Denmark years ago, where they became entangled in a mysterious and unsettling affair. The novel explores themes of memory, aging, and the choices that shape one's life.
The 3565th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 214
- Words
- 87,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 894th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- National Book Award - Fiction (National Book Foundation)