Crossing to Safety
Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner, published by Penguin Books in 2006, is a novel that explores the intricate friendships and challenges faced by two couples during the Great Depression. The narrative unfolds through the lyrical prose of Stegner, focusing on the lives of Charity Lang, Sally Morgan, and their husbands, Sid and Larry, who form a deep bond marked by shared experiences and emotional complexities.
Readers will find a poignant examination of family life, marriage, and the enduring nature of friendship as the couples navigate love, loyalty, and conflict over the decades. Written from the perspective of the aging Larry Morgan, Crossing to Safety delves into the trials and tragedies of everyday life, offering a reflective look at the human experience. This edition contains 327 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in literary fiction.
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A novel of the friendships and woes of two couples, which tells the story of their lives in lyrical, evocative prose by one of the finest American writers of the late 20th century.
When two young couples meet for the first time during the Great Depression, they quickly find they have much in common- Charity Lang and Sally Morgan are both pregnant, while their husbands Sid and Larry both have jobs in the English department at the University of Wisconsin. Immediately a lifelong friendship is born, which becomes increasingly complex as they share decades of love, loyalty, vulnerability and conflict. Written from the perspective of the aging Larry Morgan, Crossing to Safety is a beautiful and deeply moving exploration of the struggle of four people to come to terms with the trials and tragedies of everyday life.
With an introduction by Jane Smiley.
‘A magnificently crafted story . . . brimming with wisdom.’ Washington Post
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