Editor’s retrospective: Pat Conroy’s first novel brings back memories
The water is wide . . .
In all the hubbub about Pat Conroy’s new novel, South of Broad, there is the core of truth, beyond the reach of negative criticism, that stands out in all his books–his ability like no one else to capture in words the sights, touches, smells and sounds of the South Carolina lowcountry. We offer above a visual reminder of Pat’s powers of description, reminiscent of the title of his first published novel, The Water Is Wide, and of his most popular book, The Prince of Tides.
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Photo by Jack Howison. Click here to see all his photos.
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