Books like The Maytrees by Annie Dillard
Set in postwar Provincetown, Massachusetts, The Maytrees follows the life of poet Toby Maytree and his love for Lou Bigelow, a bright young artist. With spare, elegant prose, Dillard traces their decades of partnership amid the bohemian artists and writers drawn to Cape Cod. They live modestly, raising their son Petie with the help of their friend Deary, while Lou pursues painting. The novel explores friendship, family bonds, and the interplay between nature and human intimacy.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Annie Dillard
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