About “They Came Like Swallows”
They Came Like Swallows is a novel by William Maxwell that recounts the experience of an ordinary American family during the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918, set in a small midwestern town. The story unfolds from the perspectives of eight-year-old Peter Morison—called Bunny; his older brother, Robert; and their father, beginning on the day before the armistice.
Book details
- Published
- 1937
- Latest edition
- 1937 · ISBN 9781446434772
- ISBN
- 9781446434772
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is They Came Like Swallows?
They Came Like Swallows by William Maxwell has 160 pages.