The Hair of Harold Roux by Thomas Williams

The novel is a layered narrative that alternates between the protagonist, a writer, working on his novel in 1960s New Hampshire and the story within his novel set in 1930s New England. The protagonist's story explores his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow writers, while the story within the novel follows a young man's journey of self-discovery during the Great Depression. The book won the National Book Award for Fiction in 1975.

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Published
1974
Nationality
American
Length
Moderate
Pages
383
Original Language
English
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