検索キーワード： 著者 "Louis Bromfield" すべてのカテゴリー

Dive into the intriguing tale of a self-proclaimed vain man, his captivating romance with the virtuous Annie, and their deep appreciation for her pivotal role in their lives. This engaging narrative explores how their paths intersected, ultimately leading to the birth of their children, all thanks to the saintly Miss Annie Spragg.

Portraits of generations of family members line a great hall in the lavish home of the Pentlands; a wealthy upper-class family who were among the first settlers in the fictional town of Durham, New England. Members of the family desperately try to keep their prestigious reputation alive while the world around them is changing. This classic novel by Louis Bromfield was published in 1926 and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1927. His perspective of the social norms of his day is as relevant in today’s world as it was then, and his rich language shines just as bright.