The Maytrees (novel)
First edition cover
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| Author | Annie Dillard |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
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Publication date
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June 12, 2007 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 224 pp |
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| OCLC | 76786885 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3554.I398 M39 2007 |
The Maytrees is American author Annie Dillard's second novel, a fictional account of the lives of Toby and Lou Maytree in Provincetown, MA, from the time of courting to old age.
Literate Provincetown bohemians Toby and Lou Maytree meet and marry, have a son, and begin to grow old before Toby decides to leave for Maine to build a new life with a family friend. Toby and Lou remain estranged as the book follows both characters through life's progress: Lou raises their son and Toby and Deary develop a successful business. When Deary falls ill and Toby loses his ability to care for her, the families are reunited.
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