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Wallace Stegner's 'Angle of Repose' (1971) is a sprawling, multi-layered novel that interweaves the story of a modern man with the biography of his pioneering grandparents in the American West. Stegners exploration of history, memory, and the challenges of marriage is both intimate and expansive. The novels intricate narrative structure and evocative prose earned it the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1972, solidifying Stegner's reputation as a major American novelist.

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What is Angle of Repose?
Wallace Stegner's 'Angle of Repose' (1971) is a sprawling, multi-layered novel that interweaves the story of a modern man with the biography of his pioneering grandparents in the American West. Stegners exploration of history, memory, and the challenges of marriage is both intimate and expansive. The novels intricate narrative structure and evocative prose earned it the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1972, solidifying Stegner's reputation as a major American novelist.
How good is Angle of Repose?
Angle of Repose scores 8.8/10 (Very Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Books Deep category.
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