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The Bridges of Madison County

The Bridges of Madison County

ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
224
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

Robert Kincaid, a wandering photographer, arrives in Madison County to document its historic covered bridges. There, he meets Francesca Johnson, a farm wife whose life has been defined by duty. Their unexpected connection ignites a passionate, brief affair that challenges their understanding of love and leaves an indelible mark on their lives.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

EmotionalMelancholicNostalgic
Forbidden LoveSecond Chance

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction Romance

About the author

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Robert James Waller

Robert James Waller is the author of Sure la route de Madison, a bestselling novel about a brief but intense love affair. This story of an Iowa housewife and a traveling photographer was also made into a popular film. He wrote several other books, often focusing on relationships and the American landscape.

Characters

Robert KincaidProtagonist
Francesca JohnsonProtagonist
All characters in The Bridges of Madison County

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