Heaven's My Destination
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“If John Steinbeck’s mighty Grapes of Wrath is the tragic novel of the Great Depression, then Heaven’s My Destination is its comic
masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchyA
hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination
introduces George Marvin Brush, one of
Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook
salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life.
With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through
smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and
into the soul of Depression-era America itself.
This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew,
Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchyA
hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination
introduces George Marvin Brush, one of
Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook
salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life.
With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through
smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and
into the soul of Depression-era America itself.
This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew,
Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
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Format
Softcover
Pages
256
Price
21.50 €
Description
“If John Steinbeck’s mighty Grapes of Wrath is the tragic novel of the Great Depression, then Heaven’s My Destination is its comic
masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchyA
hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination
introduces George Marvin Brush, one of
Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook
salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life.
With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through
smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and
into the soul of Depression-era America itself.
This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew,
Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
masterpiece. —J.D. McClatchyA
hilarious tale about goodness in a fallen world, Heaven’s My Destination
introduces George Marvin Brush, one of
Thornton Wilder's most memorable characters. Brush, a traveling textbook
salesman, is a fervent religious convert who is determined to lead a good life.
With sad and sometimes hilarious consequences, his travels take him through
smoking cars, bawdy houses, banks, and campgrounds from Texas to Illinois—and
into the soul of Depression-era America itself.
This special edition includes an updated afterword by Wilder’s nephew,
Tappan Wilder, with illuminating material about the author and book.
Book Information
Main Genre
N/A
Sub Genre
N/A
Format
Softcover
Pages
256
Price
21.50 €