Best known for his novels, including the National Book Award winners The Field of Vision and Plains Song, Nebraska-born author Wright Morris has long been regarded as one of America s most gifted writers. This volume, culling work from the photo-text books, criticism, and numerous short stories frequently overlooked among his oeuvre, reflects the true breadth of this quintessentially American artist s talents. As such, it offers a fascinating overview of Morris s inspiring accomplishments in multiple genres.
While embracing the prose for which Morris is justly famous, this...