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A River Runs Through It

by Norman MacLean

Family, faith, and fly fishing on the Blackfoot

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  • Critical praise

    Praised as “a masterpiece” by the Village Voice

    Direct critical praise describes the book as a masterpiece and a lyric record of a time and a life.

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Family, faith, and fly fishing on the Blackfoot

Set along Montana’s Big Blackfoot River and based on Norman Maclean’s childhood experiences, the book brings fly fishing into close relation with family life, religion, and difficult affections. The river is more than a backdrop: the description presents its waters as a defining presence in the story. This hardcover edition includes thirteen two-color wood engravings designed and illustrated by Barry Moser, giving the volume a visual element alongside Maclean’s account.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers interested in literary fiction shaped by family relationships and childhood experience.
  • Readers drawn to settings connected with Montana and fly fishing.
  • Readers who value illustrated editions, including wood engravings.

Themes

Family and affectionReligionFly fishingMemory and place

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Book overview

Norman Maclean's beloved classic, presented in a deluxe edition with gorgeous wood engravings by Barry Moser From its first magnificent sentence, "In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing," to the last, "I am haunted by waters," A River Runs through It is an American classic.

Based on Norman Maclean's childhood experiences, A River Runs through It has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its near magical blend of fly fishing with the troubling affections of the heart.

This handsome edition is designed and illustrated by Barry Moser. There are thirteen two-color wood engravings.
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