Stanfield Harvest [Paperback] Richard Martin Stern

Description

Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has significant reading creases. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “Stanfield Harvest” by Richard Martin Stern offers a captivating glimpse into the literary landscape of the 1960s. Published in 1966, this novel was a critical and commercial success, earning Stern recognition as a rising star in the world of American fiction. Set in a small New England town, the book explores themes of family dynamics, societal pressures, and the complexities of human relationships with wit and profound insight.

Stern’s writing style is often praised for its sharp observations and vivid character portrayals, drawing comparisons to literary giants like John Updike and John Cheever. “Stanfield Harvest” is considered a seminal work of the era, capturing the zeitgeist of a rapidly changing society grappling with shifting values and generational divides.

Despite the wear on this particular copy, the intact binding and clean pages ensure a fulfilling reading experience. For collectors, this edition holds significance as a representative of the rich literary heritage of the 1960s, a era that produced some of the most influential and enduring works of American fiction.