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  • A Death in the Family

    James Agee, Steve Earle

    Paperback (Penguin Classics, Sept. 29, 2009)
    The classic American novel—winner of the 1958 Pulitzer Prize—now re-published for the 100th anniversary of James Agee’s birthOne of Time’s All-Time 100 Best NovelsA Penguin Classic Published in 1957, two years after its author's death at the age of forty-five, A Death in the Family remains a near-perfect work of art, an autobiographical novel that contains one of the most evocative depictions of loss and grief ever written. As Jay Follet hurries back to his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, he is killed in a car accident—a tragedy that destroys not only a life, but also the domestic happiness and contentment of a young family. A novel of great courage, lyric force, and powerful emotion, A Death in the Family is a masterpiece of American literature.
  • A Death in the Family

    James Agee, Lloyd James, Blackstone Audio, Inc.

    Audiobook (Blackstone Audio, Inc., Nov. 23, 2011)
    Audie Award Nominee, Classic, 2013 Decades after its original publication, James Agee’s last novel seems, more than ever, an American classic. For in his lyrical, sorrowful account of a man’s death and its impact on his family, Agee painstakingly created a small world of domestic happiness and then showed how quickly and casually it could be destroyed. On a sultry summer night in 1915, Jay Follet leaves his house in Knoxville, Tennessee, to tend to his father, whom he believes is dying. The summons turns out to be a false alarm, but on his way back to his family, Jay has a car accident and is killed instantly. Dancing back and forth in time and braiding the viewpoints of Jay’s wife, brother, and young son, Rufus, Agee creates an overwhelmingly powerful novel of innocence, tenderness, and loss that should be read aloud for the sheer music of its prose.
  • A Death in the Family

    James Agee, Steve Earle

    Paperback (Penguin Classics, Sept. 29, 2009)
    The classic American novel—winner of the 1958 Pulitzer Prize—now re-published for the 100th anniversary of James Agee’s birthOne of Time’s All-Time 100 Best NovelsA Penguin Classic Published in 1957, two years after its author's death at the age of forty-five, A Death in the Family remains a near-perfect work of art, an autobiographical novel that contains one of the most evocative depictions of loss and grief ever written. As Jay Follet hurries back to his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, he is killed in a car accident—a tragedy that destroys not only a life, but also the domestic happiness and contentment of a young family. A novel of great courage, lyric force, and powerful emotion, A Death in the Family is a masterpiece of American literature.
  • A Death in the Family

    James Agee, Steve Earle

    eBook (Penguin Classics, Sept. 10, 2008)
    The classic American novel, re-published for the 100th anniversary of James Agee's birthPublished in 1957, two years after its author's death at the age of forty-five, A Death in the Family remains a near-perfect work of art, an autobiographical novel that contains one of the most evocative depictions of loss and grief ever written. As Jay Follet hurries back to his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, he is killed in a car accident-a tragedy that destroys not only a life, but also the domestic happiness and contentment of a young family. A novel of great courage, lyric force, and powerful emotion, A Death in the Family is a masterpiece of American literature.
  • Batman: A Death in the Family

    Jim Starlin, Marv Wolfman

    Paperback (DC Comics, Nov. 22, 2011)
    In 1988, Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story... and they decided that Robin should die! Jim Starlin's devastating graphic novel classic left shockwaves throughout the comic book industry, many of which are still felt today! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.This tale of loss, guilt and brutality is considered one of the most defining pieces in the Dark Knight's mythology. Batman: A Death in the Family collects Batman #426-429.
  • Batman: A Death in the Family

    George Perez, Marv Wolfman, Jim Starlin, Jim Aparo, Tom Grummett

    eBook (DC, Dec. 4, 2012)
    Batman readers were allowed to vote on the outcome of the story and they decided that Robin should die! As the second person to assume the role of Batman's sidekick, Jason Todd had a completely different personality than the original Robin. Rash and prone to ignore Batman's instructions, Jason was always quick to act without regard to consequences. In this fatal instance, Robin ignores his mentor's warnings when he attempts to take on the Joker by himself and pays the ultimate price. Driven by anger with Superman by his side, Batman seeks his vengeance as he looks to end the Joker's threat forever.Collects Batman #426-429, 440-442, The New Titans 60-61 and material from Batman Annual #25.
  • A Death in the Family

    James Agee

    Leather Bound (Franklin Library, Jan. 1, 1979)
    Published in 1957, two years after its author's death at the age of forty-five, A Death in the Family remains a near-perfect work of art, an autobiographical novel that contains one of the most evocative depictions of loss and grief ever written. As Jay Follet hurries back to his home in Knoxville, Tennessee, he is killed in a car accident—a tragedy that destroys not only a life, but also the domestic happiness and contentment of a young family. A novel of great courage, lyric force, and powerful emotion, A Death in the Family is a masterpiece of American literature. The Franklin Library “Limited Edition” series was printed in the mid1970’s using high quality acid-free, neutral paper to promote longevity and true collector value. In addition it has: Full leather binding; Embossed gilt design on front and back boards and spine; Ribbed spine; Full gilt page block; Silk moire end papers; attached red satin page marker. This series is based on books that have won the Pulitzer Prize.
  • A Dragon in the Family

    Jackie French Koller, Judith Mitchell

    Paperback (Aladdin, July 3, 2018)
    Darek and Zantor work to convince everyone that dragons and humans can get along in this second book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series!Ever since Darek saved Zantor the dragonling, they’ve been inseparable. Darek is the only family Zantor has ever known. But now Darek is bringing Zantor home from the Valley of the Dragons, and the villagers are up in arms! He and his brother Clep are called traitors. Their best friends are turning against them. Even Darek’s father has been threatened for allowing the enemy in their midst. How can Darek prove that dragons are good neighbors to the villagers?
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  • A Death in the Family

    James Agee

    Hardcover (McDowell, Obolensky, Jan. 1, 1957)
    This is Agee's posthumously published novel, ironically, about the death of a husband and father in Knoxville, Tennessee and how it affected his family and friends.
  • All in the Family!

    Steven Otfinoski

    Paperback (Franklin Watts, Oct. 9, 2009)
    Love action, deception, romance, power struggles, and more!Mythlopedia is a series where the superstars of Greek myth meet the modern age--complete with profiles, headshots, and family trees; fascinating sidebars; and irreverent surprises for readers (Ages 10-14).
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  • A Death In The Family

    James Agee

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, July 28, 1998)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The tragedy of Jay Follet's sudden death destroys his family's secure and loving world.
  • A Death In the Family

    James Agee

    Mass Market Paperback (Avon Library Book, Jan. 1, 1968)
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