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"The Most Beautiful Place on Earth: Wallace Stegner in California" by Matthew D. Stewart explores the connections between Wallace Stegner's writing about community in the American West and his experiences in Palo Alto, California. Contrary to popular belief, Stegner was less optimistic about the future of the West than his published works suggest. Stewart argues that Stegner found solace in small-town life in rural Vermont, where his ashes were spread. The book follows Stegner's life and analyzes his novels, highlighting the themes of place-based belonging and the loss of a sense of community. [Extracted from the article] |
