Tristan Egolf

Tristan Egolf was an American novelist and musician known for his debut novel 'Lord of the Barnyard'. He was born in 1971 and tragically passed away in 2005.

Books

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  1. 1. Lord Of The Barnyard

    Killing the Fatted Calf and Arming the Aware in the Cornbelt

    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.

    The 6119th Greatest Book of All Time