FLOOD: A Romance of Our Time [Mass Market Paperback] Robert Penn Warren

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Paperback cover has some wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
Robert Penn Warren’s “Flood: A Romance of Our Time” is a profound and ambitious novel that explores the human condition amidst the backdrop of the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927. This seminal work from the first Poet Laureate of the United States delves into the complexities of race, class, and the enduring struggle for survival in the face of nature’s fury. Warren’s poetic prose and intricate character development transport readers to the heart of the disaster, where they bear witness to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of this historic event on the cultural fabric of the American South. This well-preserved copy offers collectors and readers a window into a pivotal moment in American literature, where Warren’s masterful storytelling transcends the boundaries of time and place, resonating with timeless themes that continue to resonate today.