Olive Kitteridge [electronic resource] : A Novel in Stories
Strout, Elizabeth2013
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The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge from the author of Olive, Again and Oh William! Olive Kitteridge: indomitable, compassionate, and often unpredictable. A retired schoolteacher in a small coastal town in Maine, as Olive grows older, she struggles to make sense of the changes in her life. She is a woman who sees into the hearts of those around her, their triumphs and tragedies. A penetrating, vibrant exploration of the human soul, the story of Olive Kitteridge will make you laugh, nod in recognition, wince in pain, and shed a tear or two. 'As perfect a novel as you will ever read' Evening Standard 'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own' Hilary Mantel
Main title:
Olive Kitteridge [electronic resource] : A Novel in Stories / Elizabeth Strout
Author:
Strout, Elizabeth, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Simon & Schuster UK, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Elizabeth Strout's tenure as a lawyer (six months) was slightly longer than her career as a stand-up comedian (one night). She has also worked as a bartender, waitress and piano player at bars across the USA. She now teaches literature in New York, where she lives with her husband and daughter.
Awards:
Pulitzer Prize (Columbia University)Notable Books for Adults (Notable Books Council)
ISBN:
9781471128653
Language:
English
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BRN:
1946013
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