A River Runs Through It and Other Stories by Norman Maclean

Introduction

Just as Norman Maclean writes at the end of “A River Runs through It” that he is “haunted by waters,” so have readers been haunted by his novella. A retired English professor who began writing fiction at the age of 70, Maclean produced what is now recognized as one of the classic American stories of the twentieth century. Originally published in 1976,A River Runs through It and Other Storiesnow celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, marked by this new edition that includes a foreword by Annie Proulx.

The two novellas & short story in this collection are based on Maclean’s own experiences: the experiences of a young man who found that life was only a step from art in its structures & beauty. 25th anniv ed. 10 halftones; 5.5×8.5 inches, 240 pgs.