Bright’s Passage A Novel
Bright’s Passage A Novel by Josh Ritter, published by Random House Publishing Group on May 15, 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 224 pages in English. The story follows Henry Bright, who returns to West Virginia after serving in the First World War. Struggling with grief over his young wife’s death and the responsibility of caring for their infant son, Bright faces the destruction of his home and the haunting memories of war. An angel, who has accompanied him from the battlefields of France, offers a glimmer of hope as he navigates this challenging landscape.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of fiction, literary exploration, and historical context. As Bright grapples with his past and the threats posed by his deceased wife’s father and his sons, the novel delves into themes of loss, protection, and the search for salvation. The story unfolds against a backdrop of a ravaged Appalachia, blending visionary and metaphysical elements that enrich the reading experience. This edition also features an exclusive conversation between Josh Ritter and Neil Gaiman, providing additional insights into the work.
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Henry Bright has newly returned to West Virginia from the battlefields of the First World War. Griefstruck by the death of his young wife and unsure of how to care for the infant son she left behind, Bright is soon confronted by the destruction of the only home he’s ever known. His hopes for safety rest with the angel who has followed him to Appalachia from the trenches of France and who now promises to protect him and his son. Haunted by the abiding nightmare of his experiences in the war and shadowed by his dead wife’s father, the Colonel, and his two brutal sons, Bright—along with his newborn—makes his way through a ravaged landscape toward an uncertain salvation.
DON’T MISS THE EXCLUSIVE CONVERSATION BETWEEN JOSH RITTER AND NEIL GAIMAN IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK.
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