Rating: 3.50 (1 ratings)
First published 1992
Acclaimed novelist Wallace Stegner reflects on his formative years in the rugged landscapes of Utah and Wyoming. From pioneering homesteads to dusty cattle towns, his vivid recollections capture the resilience and beauty of a vanishing frontier. As he grapples with the region's complex history, Stegner's lyrical prose illuminates the personal and cultural forces that shaped his celebrated literary voice.
Genres: nature, literary-fiction, 20th-century, american, autobiography, biography-memoir
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, personal-journey
Setting: West (U.S.), West (U. S.)
Period: 20th century
227 pages · Hardcover · Random House