Tristan Egolf
Tristan Egolf (1971–2005) was an American author known for his energetic and vivid writing style. He gained recognition with his first novel, 'Lord of the Barnyard: Killing the Fatted Calf and Arming the Aware in the Cornbelt,' which was published in 1998. Egolf's work often depicted rural American life and explored themes of social injustice and anti-establishment sentiments. His career was marked by a promising literary start, but his life was tragically cut short by his suicide at the age of 33.
Books
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1. Lord Of The Barnyard
The book is a darkly comedic and sprawling tale of a rural American outcast, whose life is marked by relentless misfortune and societal marginalization. The protagonist, with an extraordinary talent for animal husbandry, finds himself in constant conflict with the small-minded townsfolk and corrupt officials of his Midwestern community. His journey is one of epic struggle against adversity and the pettiness of small-town politics, culminating in a dramatic and chaotic rebellion that upends the social order of his world. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of rural life, exploring themes of revenge, social injustice, and the quest for personal redemption.
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