About this title: This novel, originally published in 1937, begins with the sudden death of a beloved mother. Elizabeth Morison is the center of her family, but when she dies in the prime of her life--during the 1918 flu epidemic--the Morisons, and in particular the young son of the family, Peter (known as "Bunny"), must come to terms with her death and with their continued survival. William Maxwell, who never got over the death of his own mother in 1918, explored this theme in many of his novels. His portrait of a bereft, bewildered, sensitive little boy whose world is shattered is a masterpiece of American ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers USA
Date Published: 1937
Description: Fair. Second ed Hardbound VG A tight book w nice text, soiling, discoloration to boards books may have some minor wearhouse damage. Stickers may be on spine or covers. read more
Description: Good. 1997-Paperback----Used-Good-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679772576ISBN:067977257X
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1969
Description: Good/Fair. Clean pages, tightly bound. some age spotting end papers and threads. Jacket is faded, scuffing, creases, rough around the edges and age spotted on back. Orange cloth on boards, looks mostly clean. Spine appears faded. Questions, please ask, I want you to be happy with your book. read more
Edition: Not Stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New Jersey
Date Published: 1937
Description: Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Harper & Brothers, 1937. Hard Cover. Good/no dust jacket. This book is in decent condition, no dustjacket. The boards are orange and the spine is somewhat faded. There is edgewear to the spine and bumped corners. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers
Date Published: 1937
Description: Acceptable. Front FEP missing. Binding partially separated at front/rear hinge, pages intact. Some foxing. Spine title has damage. 122y Books rated "Acceptable" may have significant wear & tear; may have significant amounts of underlining, highlighting, or notes; may have moderate stains, creases, or tears; may have cracked spines or loose pages; may have the previous owner's name, stamp, sticker, or gift inscription; or may be library discards. read more
Edition: Book Club Edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HARPERS
Date Published: 1937
Description: Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo 7.75-9.75'' tall. Light general wear. Salmon cloth, gold lettering, paper spine title label. 267 pages. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780679772576ISBN:067977257X
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Edition: no stated
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper & Brothers, New York
Date Published: 1937 (1937)
Description: lightly bpd H/T spine, small dot top of label, ow VG+, poor dj, torn, poor dj. 8 vo, 267 pages, Second novel of this Midwest writer. read more
"A story full of distince characters who feel deeply but for the most part act with great restraint. Maxwell is so good at presenting these characters tenderly but also with great restraint. Love the quiet, midwest, small town setting which he captures perfectly."
"A spare, beautiful portrait of an American family on the verge of transformation, this was a difficult but enjoyable novel to read during the H1N1 (swine flu) 'scare.' Despite the early-20th century setting, I had a couple of 'the more things change, the more they stay the same' chuckles. (The family is Republican, and the little boy in the tale is friends with a Democrat; there's a scene in which he remembers the two of them not being able to walk home after school together because their families object on political grounds.)
"As a reader I enjoy the elevation of the everyday, and I have to say that Mr. Maxwell does a wonderful job in taking something quite ordinary, a family's relationship with their mother, and turns it into pure art. One of the most stimulating aspects of this book is Maxwell's use of point of view. In the first part of the novel we see things from the youngest child's, Bunny's, perspective. Then in the second portion of the book the tale is given to us by the elder son, Robert. Finally the third part of the book is seen through the eyes of the father. Descriptions throughout the book are brilliant and truly set the scene for the reader. While not an action novel by any stretch of the imagination, it is a quick read that is very though provoking."
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