About the book
Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry’s seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman character in its telling. Hannah, the now–elderly narrator, recounts the love she has for the land and for her community. She remembers each of her two husbands, and all places and community connections threatened by twentieth–century technologies. At risk is the whole culture of family farming, hope redeemed when her wayward and once lost grandson, Virgil, returns to his rural home place to work the farm.
Editions of Hannah Coulter
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781593760366
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781593760786
- EBook
- ISBN 9781582439907
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Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry’s seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman character in its telling. Hannah, the now–elderly narrator, recounts the love she has for the land and for her community. She remembers each of her two husbands, and all places and community connections threatened by twentieth–century technologies. At risk is the whole culture of family farming, hope redeemed when her wayward and once lost grandson, Virgil, returns to his rural home place to work the farm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hannah Coulter about?
Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry’s seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman character in its telling. Hannah, the now–elderly narrator, recounts the love she has for the land and for her community. She remembers each of her two husbands, and all places and community connections threatened by twentieth–century technologies. At risk is the whole culture of family farming, hope redeemed when her wayward and once lost grandson, Virgil, returns to his rural home place to work the farm.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Hannah Coulter?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Hannah Coulter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781593760366
Is Hannah Coulter part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Port William
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Hannah Coulter?
Wendell Berry
Who is the Publisher of the book Hannah Coulter?
Catapult
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Hannah Coulter is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781593760366) and paperback(ISBN 9781593760786) and ebook(ISBN 9781582439907)
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