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A Death in the Family

James Agee

"Loss and grief take center stage in this timeless autobiographical novel. After Jay Follet dies in a tragic car accident, his death shatters the happiness of a young family in Knoxville, Tennessee, leaving them to navigate their sorrow. A classic American masterpiece that remains as poignant today as it was when first published in 1957. A Death in the Family is a must-read for lovers of great literature."
Publish Date
1998-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
1998-07-28T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1957
Goodreads Rating
3.89
ISBN
9780143105718
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2018-04-14T09:02:59.000Z
I love A Fan’s Notes by Frederick Exley. Also— A Death In The Family by James Agee. I love all the Dave Eggers books. Carson McCullers. Lorrie Moore. Both Andre Dubus.      source