About the book
John Crowley's masterful Little, Big is the epic story of Smoky Barnable, an anonymous young man who travels by foot from the City to a place called Edgewood—not found on any map—to marry Daily Alice Drinkawater, as was prophesied. It is the story of four generations of a singular family, living in a house that is many houses on the magical border of an otherworld. It is a story of fantastic love and heartrending loss; of impossible things and unshakable destinies; and of the great Tale that envelops us all. It is a wonder.
Editions of Little, Big
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061120053
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062124043
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John Crowley's masterful Little, Big is the epic story of Smoky Barnable, an anonymous young man who travels by foot from the City to a place called Edgewood—not found on any map—to marry Daily Alice Drinkawater, as was prophesied. It is the story of four generations of a singular family, living in a house that is many houses on the magical border of an otherworld. It is a story of fantastic love and heartrending loss; of impossible things and unshakable destinies; and of the great Tale that envelops us all. It is a wonder.
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What is Little, Big about?
John Crowley's masterful Little, Big is the epic story of Smoky Barnable, an anonymous young man who travels by foot from the City to a place called Edgewood—not found on any map—to marry Daily Alice Drinkawater, as was prophesied. It is the story of four generations of a singular family, living in a house that is many houses on the magical border of an otherworld. It is a story of fantastic love and heartrending loss; of impossible things and unshakable destinies; and of the great Tale that envelops us all. It is a wonder.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Little, Big?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Little, Big?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061120053
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Little, Big?
John Crowley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Little, Big is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061120053) and ebook(ISBN 9780062124043)
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