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Set at Westish College, a small institution on the shore of Lake Michigan, "The Art of Fielding" follows Henry Skrimshander, the campus baseball star whose confidence is shaken when a routine throw goes disastrously off course. The incident reverberates beyond the diamond, affecting the intertwined lives of five students and staff members as they confront unmet expectations, personal doubts, and the fragile nature of ambition.
The novel explores interpersonal relations, psychological tension, and collegiate life, offering a candid look at the hopes and uncertainties that shape young adulthood.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Chad Harbach
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