Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction — J. D. Salinger (Penguin)
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'Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction' by J. D. Salinger brings together two novellas centred on the Glass family, recurring characters in the author’s fiction. In 'Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters', Buddy Glass recounts the chaotic circumstances surrounding his older brother Seymour’s wedding in 1942, offering glimpses of Seymour’s unusual character and the family’s deep affection for him. In 'Seymour: An Introduction', Buddy reflects on his brother’s life and personality in an intensely personal, digressive portrait that explores the difficulty of truly capturing another person in words. Rich in wit, literary allusions and psychological insight, the collection examines family bonds, memory, spirituality and the challenges of understanding those closest to us.
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Good condition, as pictured
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