Arcadia By Lauren Groff

Arcadia By Lauren GroffIn the fields of western New York State in the 1970s, on the grounds of a decaying mansion called Arcadia House, a few dozen idealists set out to live off the land. Abe and Hannahs only child, Bit, is born into the commune soon after its creation. He grows up there, becoming deeply attached to Arcadia's way of life and everyone within it, in particular the beautiful but troubled Helle. While Arcadia rises and falls, Bit, too, ages and changes. He

In this propulsive investigation

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loss and desire - to a time when an impetuous young woman called Midori marches into his life and he has to choose between the future and the past

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