In a Father’s Place
In a Father’s Place by Christopher Tilghman, published by Picador on April 15, 1997, is a collection of short stories that explores the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of expansive American landscapes. With a page count of 240, this edition presents a range of characters, including a Montanan widow and an aging patriarch from Maryland, who navigate the trials of love, friendship, and familial bonds.
Readers will find that Tilghman’s stories delve into themes of belonging and resilience, capturing the essence of American life through vivid storytelling. The narratives reflect on personal connections and the challenges faced by the characters, offering a rich perspective on their experiences. This collection serves as an insightful examination of the ties that bind us, set within the context of both historical and contemporary landscapes.
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The short stories of Christopher Tilghman are set against the enroached-upon yet still-expansive landscapes of our continent. From a Montanan widow who marries her ranch hand to the aging patriarch of an old Maryland family on the Eastern Shore, Tilghman’s characters bring to life the trials and bonds of belonging to one another—as lovers, as friends, as fathers. This collection of stories, the author’s first book, is a deeply American work—composed with a keen sense of our past and our predicaments—but also a celebration of our resiliency. Writing in The New York Times Book Review, John Casey called In a Father’s Place “a wonderful surprise . . . a beautiful book, making emotions as vivid and rich in perspective as a loved landscape.”
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