Letters from the Country by Bly, Carol - 1982-06-24

Penguin, 1982-06-24. Paperback. Very Good. 0140061967 Newsweek "Carol Bly cares passionately about the quality of life and has the wit to write her criticisms without a hint of condescension. These are well-crafted essays in which vigor combines with good humor." --This text refers to the Paperback edition. The New York Times Book Review "A spirited and inspiring book...A very readable mixture of sociology, secular sermons,and good stories." --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Book Description 30 essays about cultural and daily life in the countryside, one of Bly's best known and best loved books--a contemporary classic that welcomes readers to life in the small town of Madison, Minnesota. Re-issues with a new 1999 Preface by the author --This text refers to the Paperback edition. About the Author Carol Bly is author of several books of essays and short stories. She teaches regularly in the University of Minnesota's summer-arts Split Rock Program, and is this year's Edelstein-Keller Author of Distinction for the English Department at Minnesota. She is the recipient of the Friends of American Writers Award, two Minnesota Annual Book Awards, an honorary doctorate from Northland College, Bush Foundation and a Minnesota State Arts Board grants. She lives in St Paul, Minnesota --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Cover had some bending; remainder mark on bottom edge.