Author

Publication

1971 - Norton, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

85,500 words, Guess

Page Count

342 pages

Identifiers

  • Internet Archivebridgeofyearsnov00sart
  • ISBN-100393086526
  • ISBN-139780393086522
  • Goodreads1213906
  • LibraryThing303794
and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number76162709
  • Better World Books9780393086522
  • Open LibraryOL4917892M

Classifications

  • DDC813/.5/2
  • LCCPZ3.S249 Br4
  • LCCPS3537.A832 Br4

Description

This novel, first published in 1946, is one of May Sarton's earliest and, some critics think, one of her best. It takes place during the years between the world wars and explores the life of a Belgian family, the Duchesnes, and their mutual devotion which intensifies under the shadow of impending disaster.M lanie Duchesne, mother of three, is an active businesswoman, whose courage, energy, and optimism bind the family and its farm together. Paul, her husband, is a philosopher, detached, moody, continually embroiled in the spiritual conflicts of a crumbling Europe.The last years before the second war are tense ones, a time for stock-taking, for a quickening of the pace of life. But it is M lanie who encourages her family to proceed with their plans, to continue with their way of life. And it is M lanie who decides their future as the Germans launch their invasion of Belgium.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The bridge of years: a novel.Norton1971-01-01

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!