Nathan Harris
Nathan Harris is an American author known for his debut novel 'The Sweetness of Water,' which was longlisted for the 2021 Man Booker Prize and received critical acclaim for its poignant storytelling set in the post-Civil War era. The novel explores themes of freedom, redemption, and the complex relationships between people during a time of significant social change in the United States.
Books
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1. The Sweetness Of Water
In the aftermath of the Civil War, two emancipated brothers find refuge on the farm of a conflicted landowner and his grieving wife, who are mourning the loss of their son in the war. As the brothers work the land and form a tentative bond with the couple, their presence in the rural town stirs tensions among the townspeople, still reeling from the war's end and the shifting social landscape. The novel explores themes of freedom, redemption, and the complex nature of human relationships, set against the backdrop of a Southern community grappling with its past and uncertain future.
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