Norman Maclean
Norman Maclean (1902–1990) was an American author and scholar noted for his novella 'A River Runs Through It and Other Stories'. Born in Clarinda, Iowa, he was raised in Missoula, Montana, which influenced much of his writing. Maclean was a professor of English at the University of Chicago for many years. He began writing fiction after his retirement, and his work is celebrated for its introspective examination of life, nature, and the human condition.
Books
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1. Young Men and Fire
The book tells the tragic story of 13 smokejumpers who lost their lives in the 1949 Mann Gulch fire in Montana. The author examines the circumstances leading up to the disaster, the fire's aftermath, and its lasting impact. The narrative combines elements of reportage, biography, and nature writing, and it serves as a meditation on writing, grief, and the human character.
