That Distant Land
Book • 2009
That Distant Land is a collection of Wendell Berry's short fiction set in the imagined community of Port William, presenting stories rich in local detail and moral reflection.
The book gathers narratives that examine human relationships, loss, and the responsibilities tied to land and neighbor.
Berry's storytelling centers on ordinary people whose lives reveal broader ethical and ecological concerns.
This collection highlights his capacity to render the slow accrual of communal history and belonging.
That Distant Land is often recommended for readers seeking accessible, character-driven stories rooted in a single place.
The book gathers narratives that examine human relationships, loss, and the responsibilities tied to land and neighbor.
Berry's storytelling centers on ordinary people whose lives reveal broader ethical and ecological concerns.
This collection highlights his capacity to render the slow accrual of communal history and belonging.
That Distant Land is often recommended for readers seeking accessible, character-driven stories rooted in a single place.
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Referenced by hosts and listed in show notes as the volume containing the story 'The Wild Birds' and other Port William stories.
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