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Thousand Acres

Thousand Acres

ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
456
Published
1996
Language
English

Synopsis

This powerful twentieth-century reimagining of Shakespeare's King Lear centers on a wealthy Iowa farmer who decides to divide his farm among his three daughters. When the youngest objects, she is cut out of his will, which sets in motion a chain of events that brings dark truths to light. Ambitiously conceived and stunningly written, A Thousand Acres spins the most fundamental themes of truth, justice, love, and pride.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkEmotionalComplex
Family SagaBetrayal

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction

Authors

J
Jane Smiley

Jane Smiley is the author of American Voices. She writes fiction.

R
Rachel Kushner

Rachel Kushner is known for her distinctive literary fiction. Her novels, including The Flamethrowers and The Mars Room, often feature compelling characters in vivid, sometimes challenging, settings. She writes with a sharp eye for detail and a unique voice.

Characters

Lieutenant Caroline CookSupporting
All characters in Thousand Acres