Liberty
Liberty by Garrison Keillor is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group in June 2009. This 267-page novel is written in English and is set against the backdrop of a vibrant Fourth of July celebration in Lake Wobegon, featuring marching bands and circus wagons. The story centers on Clint Bunsen, who faces an identity crisis at sixty, prompted by a DNA test, and seeks comfort in the company of Angelica Pflame, a young woman from last year’s parade.
Readers will find a humorous exploration of personal dilemmas and relationships as Clint navigates his choices between staying with his wife, Irene, and pursuing a new life with Angelica. The narrative captures the essence of small-town life while delving into themes of identity and desire. With its blend of humor and literary flair, Liberty presents a unique perspective on the complexities of love and commitment during a festive time.
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Just in time for the Fourth of July, a firecracker of a Lake Wobegon novel from bestselling author and radio storyteller Garrison Keillor
Published to wide and enthusiastic acclaim, Liberty is Garrison Keillor?s most ribald Lake Wobegon novel yet, set in a spectacular Fourth of July celebration amid marching bands and circus wagons drawn by teams of Percherons. The Chairman of the Fourth, Clint Bunsen, is in the midst of an identity crisis brought on by a DNA test just as he turns sixty, and he finds solace in the arms of Angelica Pflame, the young beauty who marched as Liberty in last year?s parade. Should he remain in Lake Wobegon with his stoical wife Irene or fly to California with Angelica? Liberty is Keillor at his knowing, deadpan, raconteur best.
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