Wallace Stegner
6 SeriesWallace Stegner, known as the "Dean of Western Writers," was a prolific American author. He won the Pulitzer Prize for his novel Angle of Repose and the National Book Award for The Spectator Bird. Among his other notable works is The Big Rock Candy Mountain.
Wallace Stegner's "Crossing to Safety," considered a great American novel, follows the intertwined lives of two couples. Both wives are married to professors, and the story tracks their journey from Vermont to Wisconsin during the Great Depression. The narrative delves into their personal aspirations, loves, and challenges. Despite their academic privilege, the couples experience significant highs and lows, illustrating the complexities of life. Stegner masterfully captures the essence of their relationships and the era's impact on their lives.
