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Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows Edward Steichen as he arrives in France to document the war for the American army. The story intertwines his professional journey with personal reflections on his artistic achievements, family life, and a tumultuous love affair. Emily Mitchell's debut novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the chaos of conflict, all conveyed with elegance and historical depth. A reading group guide is included for further exploration.
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Last Summer of the World, Emily Mitchell
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Last Summer of the World
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Emily Mitchell
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 400
- ISBN13
- 9780393331943
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of World War I, the narrative follows Edward Steichen as he arrives in France to document the war for the American army. The story intertwines his professional journey with personal reflections on his artistic achievements, family life, and a tumultuous love affair. Emily Mitchell's debut novel explores themes of memory, loss, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the chaos of conflict, all conveyed with elegance and historical depth. A reading group guide is included for further exploration.