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In "A Place in Time," Wendell Berry gathers twenty short stories that explore life in the fictional Kentucky riverside town of Port William. The narratives weave together the experiences of a diverse cast of inhabitants, showcasing how a single place can shape and be shaped by the people who live there over many decades. Berry’s prose invites readers to contemplate the passage of time and the enduring bonds within a town that, while imaginary, feels profoundly real.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Wendell Berry
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