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Literary Fiction· United States

The Maytrees

by Annie Dillard
Aggregate Editorial Score65/100
★PEN/Faulkner Award
Published 2007English
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About This Book

Published in 2007, The Maytrees established Annie Dillard as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Lou and Toby Maytree's Provincetown love story spans fifty years of fidelity, desertion, and return in Dillard's lyrical, economical novel. Dillard's first novel is a meditation on love, solitude, and the Cape Cod landscape. Themes of love, Cape Cod, marriage run through the work. The book has received recognition from PEN/Faulkner Award 2007.

Book Details

AuthorAnnie Dillard
Published2007
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780061340420
Editorial Score65/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

PEN/Faulkner Award
winner · national
200765
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About the Author
Annie Dillard
United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Maytrees about?

Lou and Toby Maytree's Provincetown love story spans fifty years of fidelity, desertion, and return in Dillard's lyrical, economical novel. Dillard's first novel is a meditation on love, solitude, and the Cape Cod landscape.

Who wrote The Maytrees?

The Maytrees was written by Annie Dillard, from United States. First published in 2007.

What awards has The Maytrees won?

The Maytrees has received the following awards and honours: PEN/Faulkner Award 2007.

Is The Maytrees worth reading?

The Maytrees is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 65/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in love, Cape Cod, marriage.

Where can I buy The Maytrees?

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What category is The Maytrees?

The Maytrees is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Maytrees from?

The Maytrees originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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