The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
of David Wroblewski
Description
Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epitomized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally. But with the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, turmoil consumes the Sawtelles' once peaceful home. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farmâand into Edgar's mother's affections. Grief-stricken and bewildered, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfiresâspectacularly. Forced to flee into the vast wilderness lying beyond the farm, Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him. But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward. David Wroblewski is a master storyteller, and his breathtaking scenesâthe elemental north woods, the sweep of seasons, an iconic American barn, a fateful vision rendered in the falling rainâcreate a riveting family saga, a brilliant exploration of the limits of language, and a compulsively readable modern classic.
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Book Details
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 566 pages
- Publisher Ecco
- Publication Date June 1st 2008
- First Publication Not informed
- Language English
- ISBN 9780061374227
- Edition Not informed
- Category Fiction
- Scenario ['Mellen (United States)', 'Wisconsin (United States)', 'Pusan (Korea, Republic of)']
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