Berry, Wendell, 1934-

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Description: Wendell Berry is not only a gifted storyteller, his works of fiction frequently center around the stories that connect the past and the present. His characters are varied and memorable, and the reader senses Berry's affection for these creations. Berry's nonfiction essays explore social issues, stressing the importance of communities, the need for diversity in local economies, sustainable methods of agriculture, and the dangers of globalization. These themes are also apparent in his fiction, though the story and the characters are not mere vehicles for the philosophical content. Start with: Nathan Coulter (fiction); The Way of Ignorance (nonfiction)

Description: Wendell Berry is not only a gifted storyteller, his works of fiction frequently center around the stories that connect the past and the present. His characters are varied and memorable, and the reader senses Berry's affection for these creations. Berry's nonfiction essays explore social issues, stressing the importance of communities, the need for diversity in local economies, sustainable methods of agriculture, and the dangers of globalization. These themes are also apparent in his fiction, though the story and the characters are not mere vehicles for the philosophical content. Start with: Nathan Coulter (fiction); The Way of Ignorance (nonfiction)