A River Runs Through It and Other Stories is a semi-autobiographical collection of three stories by American author Norman Maclean (1902–1990) published in 1976. It was the first work of fiction published by the University of Chicago Press.

1976年5月1日 · Based on Norman Maclean's childhood experiences, A River Runs Through It has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana's Big Blackfoot River and its near magical blend of fly fishing with the troubling affections of the heart.

A River Runs Through It begins with the narrator, Norman Maclean, describing what it was like to grow up in Missoula, Montana, as the son of a Scottish Presbyterian minister who holds two things sacred: God and fly-fishing.

A River Runs through It is a semi-autobiographical novella by the American author Norman Maclean. The novella was published in 1976, and A River Runs through It was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 1977.

2020年12月21日 · In Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It, which was mysteriously denied the Pulitzer Prize in 1977, Maclean offers a short novella that mines the depths of this delicate art as a grounding for his own autobiography.

What is A River Runs Through It about? This novella intertwines the delicate art of fly fishing with the complexities of family life. Set against Montana’s stunning backdrop, the story reflects on love, loss, and the human experience.

2001年1月1日 · A River Runs Through It is about Maclean's brother, Paul, who was murdered in 1938. It is the best piece of the collection and transports you to early 20th century Montana in a way that will make you want to take up fly fishing and find a time machine.

A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean "Altogether beautiful in the power of its feeling. . . . As beautiful as anything in Thoreau or Hemingway."—Alfred Kazin "A masterpiece. . . .

Based on Norman Maclean’s childhood experiences, A River Runs through It has established itself as one of the most moving stories of our time; it captivates readers with vivid descriptions of life along Montana’s Big Blackfoot River and its near magical blend of fly fishing with the troubling affections of the heart.

2024年12月16日 · "A River Runs Through It," written by Norman Maclean, is not just a story about fishing; it’s a profound exploration of family dynamics, love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.