{"product_id":"the-big-it-and-other-stories","title":"The Big It and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eA. B. Guthrie Jr. is best known for his historical fiction; his classic novel \u003ci\u003eThe Way West\u003c\/i\u003e earned him a Pulitzer Prize. Guthrie had the ability to create memorable yet believable characters, was skillful in his use of narration and point of view, and possessed a notable flair for describing the landscape of the American West. It is unsurprising, perhaps, that Guthrie also had a deft talent for short fiction. \u003ci\u003eThe Big It and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e collects his diverse shorter tales, written between 1946 and 1960.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOften relying on a few recorded facts as a springboard for his lively and sympathetic imagination, Guthrie explores many of his favorite themes—communion between man and nature, the test of manhood, resilience in the face of new or dangerous situations—with a sure and steady hand that always holds the reader’s interest. Full of humor and excitement, \u003ci\u003eThe Big It and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e showcases Guthrie’s art in a new genre and spotlights the love for the West and for westerners that is the hallmark of his writing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. B. Guthrie Jr.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53615384363388,"sku":"9780803240551","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0251\/4980\/0541\/files\/9780803240551_41f0fb17-97d0-411f-88b7-d68496bb413d.jpg?v=1726575631","url":"https:\/\/combined-academic.myshopify.com\/products\/the-big-it-and-other-stories","provider":"Combined Academic Publishers - Mare Nostrum Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}