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The Green Bay Tree
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ISBN13: 9781025425191
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.74 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Green Bay Tree is a compelling exploration of the clash between tradition and the relentless march of industrial progress in early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of a soot-darkened industrial town in the Midwest, the story centers on the Shane family and their sprawling estate, Cypress Hill, which stands as a fading monument to a bygone era. At the heart of the narrative is Lily Shane, a woman of striking beauty and independent spirit who seeks to escape the suffocating social expectations and environmental decay of her birthplace.
As the town transforms from a quiet settlement into a teeming industrial hub, the novel traces Lily's journey to Paris, where she attempts to forge a life defined by personal freedom rather than ancestral duty. Louis Bromfield's debut novel masterfully captures the tension between the beauty of the natural world and the grim reality of economic expansion. Through rich characterizations and evocative prose, The Green Bay Tree examines themes of social class, moral autonomy, and the inevitable passage of time. It remains a significant work of American realism, offering a profound look at the human cost of the Gilded Age's transformation into the modern industrial era.
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