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A thousand acres
Book • 1991
In 'A Thousand Acres', Jane Smiley crafts a compelling narrative that parallels 'King Lear', set against the backdrop of a thousand-acre farm in Iowa.
The story revolves around Larry Cook, an aging farmer who decides to divide his land among his three daughters, Ginny, Rose, and Caroline, leading to a complex web of family dynamics and dark secrets.
The novel delves into themes of family, power, and betrayal, offering a poignant exploration of American rural life.
The story revolves around Larry Cook, an aging farmer who decides to divide his land among his three daughters, Ginny, Rose, and Caroline, leading to a complex web of family dynamics and dark secrets.
The novel delves into themes of family, power, and betrayal, offering a poignant exploration of American rural life.
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