About “Angle of repose”
Lyman Ward, a retired historian confined to a wheelchair, begins writing the story of his grandparents, who lived on the western frontier of America. His research into their lives reveals insights about his own life and the experiences of four generations within his family.
Awards & honors
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Winner — Pulitzer Prize (1972)
Praise for “Angle of repose”
“Masterful . . . Reading it is an experience to be treasured.”
“Brilliant . . . Two stories, past and present, merge to produce what important fiction must: a sense of the enhancement of life.”
“Cause for celebration . . . A superb novel with an amplitude of scale and richness of detail altogether uncommon in contemporary fiction.”
Book details
- Published
- 1971
- Latest edition
- 1971 · ISBN 9781101872765
- ISBN
- 9781101872765
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Angle of repose?
Angle of repose by Wallace Stegner has 672 pages.
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