Lila
Lila by Marilynne Robinson is a large print edition published by Gale on October 6, 2015, featuring 418 pages in English. This novel presents an evocative narrative set in the town of Gilead, focusing on the life of Lila, a girl who has experienced a tumultuous childhood marked by homelessness and survival. After years of wandering, she finds refuge in a small-town Iowa church, where her life takes a transformative turn as she becomes the wife of minister John Ames. The story explores her journey of self-discovery and the complexities of her past as she navigates her new existence.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as family life, coming of age, and the intricacies of marriage and divorce. Lila’s experiences, shaped by her hardscrabble upbringing alongside her protector Doll, contrast sharply with the gentle Christian ideals of her husband. This narrative delves into the struggles of reconciling her past with her present, highlighting the emotional depth and resilience of its characters. As a continuation of the beloved stories from Robinson’s previous works, this edition of Lila invites readers to engage with the profound mysteries of existence and the bonds that define us.
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A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Gilead “and “Housekeeping
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Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder.
Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church–the only available shelter from the rain–and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security.
Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand to mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a ragged blade to protect them. Despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life was laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to reconcile the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves.
Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Robinson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Gilead “and “Home,” a National Book Award finalist, “Lila” is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence that is destined to become an American classic.
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