A Fine And Private Place by Peter S. Beagle
The novel explores the poignant and fantastical story of a reclusive man who has made a cemetery his home for nearly two decades, conversing with the spirits of the departed. His solitary existence is disrupted when he encounters a newly arrived ghost and a grieving widow, leading to an unlikely friendship that challenges the boundaries between the living and the dead. As the characters navigate love, loss, and the desire for connection, the narrative weaves a tale of human longing and the search for meaning beyond the veil of mortality.
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- Published
- 1960
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 250
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 507th on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Modern Fantasy: The 100 Best Novels (Book))