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Name: The Tidewater tales
Author: John Barth

Set against the backdrop of the Chesapeake Bay, the novel follows the life of two American sailors, Peter Sagamore and his wife Katherine, who are on a cruise aboard their sailboat. The couple's stories reflect their past experiences and the present challenges they face, providing a candid look into their lives and the American maritime community.

First publish date: 1987

Genre: Literary Fiction/Experimental Fiction

Authors: John Barth

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