“I suspected that there were things he knew that I had been waiting all my life to learn.”
Quote by Jane Smiley
Work
A Thousand Acres: A Novel
A modern retelling of Shakespeare's 'King Lear', this novel delves into the complex relationships between a farming family and the consequences of their actions, set against the backdrop of a changing agricultural landscape. more
Author
Jane Smiley
Jane Smiley is an accomplished American novelist known for her profound character development and rich imagination. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including historical fiction, contemporary life, and children's literature. Her novels, such as 'A Thousand Acres' and 'Bluebird', have received widespread acclaim. more
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