Tinkers by Paul Harding (Paperback, 2009) Pulitzer Prize Winner Novel Fiction


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Very Good
Seller Notes: The book is in very good pre-owned condition with a clean, crisp cover as pictured. Pages are bright, fully intact, and completely free of writing, highlighting, or dog-ears. The spine is tight with minimal shelf wear. Please see the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.


Item Description

A beautiful copy of Tinkers by Paul Harding.

This trade paperback edition is the highly acclaimed debut novel that famously won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Published by Bellevue Literary Press, it is recognized as a modern literary classic.


About the Story:
The book follows George Washington Crosby, an elderly clock repairman, during the final days of his life. As he lies dying on a hospital bed in his living room, his mind wanders through fractured memories, hallucinations, and family history. The narrative focuses deeply on his relationship with his father, Howard, an epileptic traveling tinker who sold household goods from a horse-drawn cart in rural New England.


An Incredible Literary Achievement:
Tinkers is a beautifully written, lyrical meditation on time, memory, family legacy, and the fierce beauty of nature. It is widely celebrated for its precise, poetic prose and unique exploration of how generations connect through shared trauma and love.


Item Specifics:

·       Author: Paul Harding

·       Format: Trade Paperback / Softcover

·       Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press

·       Publication Year: 2009

·       Language: English

·       Pages: 192

·       ISBN: 9781934137123


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the novel Tinkers by American author Paul Harding. 

Book Details

  • Author: Paul Harding
  • Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
  • Award: Winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 

What It Is About

  • An elderly clock repairman named George lies on his deathbed.
  • He hallucinates and remembers his past.
  • He thinks about his father, Howard, who was a tinker in New England. 

 

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