How It Went
Thirteen Stories of the Port William Membership
(Autor) Wendell BerryThirteen new stories of the Port William membership spanning the decades from World War II to the present moment For those readers of his poetry and inspired by his increasingly vital work as advocate for rational land use and the right-size life, these stories of Wendell Berry's offer entry into the fictional place of value and beauty that is Port William, Kentucky. Berry has said it's taken a lifetime for him to learn to write like an old man, and that's what we have here, stories told with grace and ease and majesty. Wendell Berry is one of our greatest living American authors, writing with the wisdom of maturity and the incandescence that comes of love. These thirteen new works explore the memory and imagination of Andy Catlett, one of the well-loved central characters of the Port William saga. From 1932 to 2021, these stories span the length of Andy’s life, from before the outbreak of the Second World War to the threatened end of rural life in America.
Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry is an American novelist, poet, essayist, and environmental activist known for his writings on rural life, agriculture, and sustainability. His literary style is characterized by a deep connection to the land and a reverence for nature. Some of his most notable works include "The Unsettling of America," "Jayber Crow," and "The Mad Farmer poems." Berry's contributions to literature include advocating for environmental stewardship and the preservation of traditional farming practices. His impact on the literary genre of nature writing is profound, inspiring readers to reevaluate their relationship with the natural world. One of his most famous works is the novel "Jayber Crow," a poignant exploration of community, loss, and redemption set in rural Kentucky. Wendell Berry's writings continue to resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
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