The Waters of Kronos
Published on 12. February 2019
174 pages
978-0-7953-3469-6 (ISBN)
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When John Donner returns to the East Coast after spending some time out west, he finds his home town submerged under the dark waters of a new lake--created in the construction of a nearby hydroelectric dam. Although the public is banned from the area, Donner manages to talk his way in--and remembers the life he led there long ago.
A haunting and lyrical story, this book deals with themes of family history, memory, reconciliation, and arts role in creating community. The Waters of Kronos tells a story parallel to the life of its author--and it is believed in certain circles to be autobiographical. It established Richters reputation as a great American novelist, winning the National Book Award in 1960.
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Conrad Richter (1890-1968) was an American novelist who wrote in a distinctly lyrical style. Common themes in his work include family, memory, and the lifestyle of a vanishing American frontier. Born in Pennsylvania, he grew up knowing the descendants of pioneer families. He took an early job as editor of a local newspaper, at the age of 19. His short stories were published in numerous pulp magazines, including Ghost Stories, Triple-X, and Blue Book.
Some of Richter's most well-known novels include The Light in the Forest and Sea of Grass. He won the Pulitzer Prize in 1951 for his novel The Town, the last in a trilogy about Ohio during frontier times, and the National Book Award for The Waters of Kronos.
Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Chapter One: The River
- Chapter Two: Silt
- Chapter Three: The Chasm
- Chapter Four: Rust
- Chapter Five: The Breeding Marsh
- Chapter Six: The Confluence
- Chapter Seven: The Source
- Chapter Eight: The Sea
