A literary icon sometimes seen as a bridge between the beat generation and the hippies, ken kesey scored an unexpected hit with his first novel one flew over the cuckoos nest. Bantam books publishing first time authorsheres the. Sometimes a great notion book summary and study guide. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Darcy into the library and gratefully accepted a glass of brandy. I had seen one flew over the cuckoos nest and didnt think i needed to revisit that subject so i opted for his second novel, sometimes a great notion. For complete chicago style citing information, please consult the full manual. Possible ex library copy, with all the markingsstickers of that library. It had been close to fifty years since i had read notion. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey, first edition abebooks passion for books. See all books authored by ken kesey, including one flew over the cuckoos nest, and sometimes a great notion, and more on.
But also a book that is not a quick read by any means. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Sometimes a great notion by kesey, ken and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. After checking out dodgsons work, i decided to read sometimes a great notion again. There was no whiplash from the sudden change in plot lines from one book to the other. Hank stamper and his father, henry stamper own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in oregon. Home to the stamper logging camp to pull off the greatest putdown in history. Kesey in the fullness of his material discovers them for us. Sometimes a great notion has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey for sale online ebay. The story is set in oregon logging country in the early 1960s. Getting bantam books to publish one of your stories you have written sounds intimidating to the firsttime author. I raely finish a novel and then immediately go back and reread the first fifty pages.
Reapers gale was the first volume in the malazan book of the fallen which, to my delight, continued directly from the previous book. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey librarything. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey fantastic fiction. His other books include keseys garage sale, demon box, caverns with o. I may also not be the first to admit how lost i sometimes feel, wandering through this labyrinth of intricate worldbuilding. Bantam is the american paperback publisher of the guinness book of records. The book features the father henry who started the operation and. His second novel, sometimes a great notion, followed in 1964. Sometimes a great notion penguin classics and millions of other books are available for instant access. Sometimes a great notion is ken keseys second novel, published in 1964. Sometimes a great notion penguin classics and millions of other books are available. Sometimes a great notion ken kesey the stamper family determines to fight the unionization of their northwestern lumber empire, while the two stamper brotherscountrybred hank and ivy leagueeducated lelandengage in a bitter. Sometimes a great notion 1971 edition open library. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
Beyond the pta and the beer commercials, beyond the huge effluvium of the times, exist people who live by the ancient passions, and mr. When i learned that ken kesey grew up in oregon i thought i was long overdue to read one of his books. Sometimes a great notion paul newman henry fonda lee remick 1972 a family of independent oregon loggers refuses to participate in a local strike against the big lumber companies. Gleason, san francisco chronicle sometimes a great notion, a big book in every way, captures the tenor of the postkorea america as nothing i can remember reading. Another series was bantam war book from the 1970s to the 90s, with the majority of books from world war ii, but also from vietnam, korea and other conflicts. The story involves an oregon family of gyppo loggers who cut and procure trees for a local mill in opposition to striking, unionized workers. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey book cover, description, publication history. Sometimes a great notion di ken kesey e una grande selezione di libri, arte e articoli da collezione disponibile su abebooks. Sometimes a great notion audiobook listen instantly. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Editions of sometimes a great notion by ken kesey goodreads. First of all, i recently read its all a kind of magic. She tells her life story in her new book, an eye for winners. An underread novel by an acknowledged american master of letters with a core of fans who consider it one of the best novels of the last century.
Related questions and answers for characters in sometimes a great notion. Ken keseys novel, sometimes a great notion 1964, is a complex and integrated historical background and relationship study of the stamper family, a prideful logging clan living in wakonda, oregon. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey, 1971, bantam books edition. Pages contain marginal notes, underlining, and or highlighting. Sometimes a great notion book by ken kesey 9 available. Levon, the further inquiry, sailor song, and last go round with ken babbs. Sometimes a great notion inglese copertina flessibile 1979. Florid, beautiful prose, with as rich a treatment of the language as i have ever been exposed to. Sometimes a great notion the gilmore guide to books.
The magnificent second novel from the legendary author of one flew over the cuckoos nest and sailor song is a. And theyve come abundantly in sometimes a great notion, a novel of mammoth size and proportion. Sometimes a great notion book by ken kesey 8 available. Publication date 1965 publisher new york, bantam books. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The magnificent second novel from the legendary author. Paul newman and richard jaeckel in sometimes a great notion 1971. Im reading sometimes a great notion by ken kesey and its great but i get lost sometimes and would like to be able to look back and make sure what i think is going on is truly whats happening. It begins when lee stamper returns home after 12 years in the east. The town is furious when they continue working despite the town going broke and the other loggers go on strike ordering the stampers to stop, however hank continues to push his family on cutting more trees. How i built one of americas greatest directmail businesses harper.
His two childrens books are little tricker the squirrel meets big double the bear and the sea lion. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In reality however, bantam books is the same as any other company that make books their life. Sometimes a great notion is a good, if plotsprawling, outdoor action film set in northwest lumber country, about a family of individualists fighting a town and a union. Sometimes a great notion summary does anybody know of a free site with summaries of chapters of books. Henry stamper, the patriarch of the oregon stampers, nailed a plaque to the wall over his oldest childs bed. Sometimes a great notion by ken kesey, first edition. For my money, sometimes a great notion is the great american novel, against which, huckleberry finn, often given that title, cant hold a candle and seems a mere twaddling piece of kiddie lit. Sometimes i lives in the country sometimes i lives in the town sometimes i haves a great notion to jump into the river an drown i enjoyed this study of family, of oregon, and of logging. This big story involves a man, his family, a town, the country, a period of time, and the effects of time.
Ken kesey, sometimes a great notion bantam windstone, 1964 i really, really wanted to like this. Although one flew over the cuckoos nest is more famous, many critics consider. Extremely long book, but the length paired with the unique narrative allows for a really intimate understanding of all the characters. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, and dust jackets may not be included. Sometimes a great notion is a used mass market paperback available to purchase and shipped from firefly bookstore in kutztown, pa. Buy sometimes a great notion by ken kesey online at alibris. Ken kesey, sometimes a great notion bantam windstone, 1964 i really, really wanted to like this book. I am really confused on indian jennys role in the conflict within sometimes a great notion. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
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