
Jane Smiley
A Thousand Acres
A Thousand Acres – A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece of Family, Power, and Betrayal
🏆 Pulitzer Prize Winner | 📖 National Bestseller
Jane Smiley’s A Thousand Acres is a modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s King Lear set against the sprawling landscapes of rural Iowa. Described by The New York Times Book Review as “powerful and poignant,” this gripping family saga delves into themes of truth, justice, love, and pride.
A Family’s Legacy Torn Apart
When a wealthy Iowa farmer decides to divide his vast land among his three daughters, the youngest dares to object—and is cut out of his will. What follows is a cascade of dark revelations, buried secrets, and long-suppressed emotions that unravel the family’s fragile bonds, exposing the hidden turmoil beneath their seemingly perfect lives.
A Shakespearean Tragedy for the Modern Age
With stunning prose and profound emotional depth, A Thousand Acres paints a haunting portrait of family loyalty, ambition, and betrayal. As the majestic Midwest farmland becomes both setting and metaphor, the novel explores the treacherous terrain of the human heart with unflinching honesty.
📖 A must-read for fans of literary fiction, Shakespearean adaptations, and thought-provoking family dramas. Order A Thousand Acres today and experience this Pulitzer Prize-winning classic.