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A Death in the Family

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A Death in the Family is a poignant, autobiographical novel by James Agee that explores the emotional landscape of a family grappling with the sudden death of its patriarch. Set in Knoxville, Tennessee, in the early 20th century, the novel is celebrated for its lyrical prose and deep exploration of grief and familial bonds.
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication year
1957
ISBN-10
0553136275
Language
English
Subjects
American LiteraturePulitzer Prize Winners20th Century FictionFamily DynamicsSouthern GothicAutobiographical NovelsGrief and LossHistorical FictionEmotional Narratives

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