A Death in the Family by James Agee
The novel centers around the tragic death of a young father in a car accident, exploring its profound impact on his family. The narrative delves into the grieving process of his wife, children, and extended family in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1915. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle to find meaning in the face of tragic circumstances. It is a poignant examination of the human condition and the inevitable experience of loss.
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- Published
- 1957
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Una Morte In Famiglia
- Una morte in famiglia
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This book is on the following 13 lists:
- 14th on The Best Southern Novels of All Time (Oxford American)
- 25th on Taking off the Reading Gloves (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
- 99th on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 6491st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Life-Changing Books (National Book Award)
- 20 Posthumous Works You Should Read Before You Die (The National Post )
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 50 Memorable Books from 50 Years of Books to Remember (The New York Public Library)
- Everything You Should Read without Being a Library Rat (Book by Luiz Carlos Lisboa)
- Nancy Pearl's 100 Good Reads, Decade by Decade (Book Lust (Book))
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
- TIME Magazine All Time 100 Novels (TIME Magazine)