Ross Franklin Lockridge, Jr. was an American novelist of the mid-20th century, whose work is valued for its ambition and depth. His most acclaimed novel, Raintree County, was widely praised as a contender for the "Great American Novel." Lockridge's literary legacy lies in his ability to capture the complexity of American life and the human experience within an expansive historical narrative. His writing explores themes of identity, place, and the passage of time with remarkable literary skill.
For the first time in paperback--the epic, great American novel about love, tragedy, and the American Dream. Told in a series of flashbacks, this is the story of John Wickliff Shawnessy, who grows up to be the epitome of Civil War-era America. Originally published in 1948.