It happens to be an epistolary novel, the fictional autobiography of the Reverend John Ames. He used to be an elderly pastor in the small and secluded town called Gilead, in Iowa. The pastor learns that he is dying of a heart condition.
When the book opens, the date that the author establishes is in the year 1956. The pastor informs the reader that he is writing an account of his life for his son who is only seven years old. The Reverend thinks that his son will have few memories of him.
Literature Help: Gilead
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Major Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Thematic Analysis
- ISBN13 9781365046216
- Publish Date 14 April 2016
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 25 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook (OEB)
- Language English