Penguin Books. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Synopsis

The second volume in Maureen Howard 's planned quartet of fictions based on the seasons reaffirms her reputation as one of America's most highly regarded authors. In the title piece, Howard presents an ambitious exploration of the life and work of John James Audubon, revealing how his dedication to his masterpiece, The Birds of America , devoured everyone around him, including his wife, Lucy. In "Children with Matches," a feminist historian discovers that the hard lessons of the past may be a route to responsibility in the present. "The Magdalene" is a tale of willful innocence and loss of faith about a woman who comes to New York in the 1930s to be the nanny of a wealthy family. Thoughtful, intricate, and insightful, Howard's stories are compelling achievements.

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Bookseller: Wonder Book (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: K07G-02001
Title: Big as Life: Three Tales for Spring
Author: Howard, Maureen
Book Condition: Used - Good
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0142001201
ISBN 13: 9780142001202
Publisher: Penguin Books
Place of Publication: New York, New York, U.s.a.
This edition first published: April 30, 2002

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