Pulitzer Prize Fiction Winner
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by E. Annie Proulx
Summary
A quirky and atmospheric story of a man who moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to start over after a series of personal tragedies.
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Historical Context & Significance
Proulx's win was notable for its unique, "choppy" prose style and its celebration of a remote, rugged landscape and its eccentric people.