{"product_id":"the-falls-of-the-wyona-9781597098939","title":"The Falls of the Wyona","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Falls of the Wyona by David Brendan Hopes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Falls of the Wyona\u003c\/strong\u003e is an award-winning novel that transports readers to post-World War II Appalachia, where the wilderness holds both material dangers and the uncharted territories of the human heart. This compelling coming-of-age story follows friends navigating the complexities of growing up in the mountains, confronting not only the raw power of nature but the darkness within their own maturing souls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAward-Winning Literary Fiction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected for Red Hen Press's 2017 Quill Prose Award, this novel showcases David Brendan Hopes's masterful storytelling. The narrative weaves together themes of friendship, identity, and self-discovery against the backdrop of Appalachian wilderness, creating an authentic portrait of youth grappling with both external challenges and internal transformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Story of Friendship and Identity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the years immediately following World War II, \u003cem\u003eThe Falls of the Wyona\u003c\/em\u003e captures a pivotal moment in American history through the intimate lens of young friends coming of age. The novel explores LGBTQ+ themes with sensitivity and depth, examining how young people navigate their identities in a time and place where such journeys remained largely unspoken. The Appalachian setting serves as both sanctuary and challenge, mirroring the characters' internal struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Brendan Hopes\u003c\/strong\u003e is an accomplished poet, playwright, and painter based in Asheville, North Carolina. Originally from Ohio, Hopes has taught at prestigious institutions including Hiram College, Syracuse University, and Phillips Exeter Academy, and currently serves as Professor of English at UNCA. His prize-winning plays have graced stages in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Seattle, and London. His diverse body of work has appeared in publications ranging from \u003cem\u003eAudubon\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eBest American Poetry, 2016\u003c\/em\u003e, demonstrating his versatility across literary forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis paperback edition brings Hopes's powerful narrative to readers in an accessible format. Published by Red Hen Press in May 2019, the novel represents a significant contribution to contemporary LGBTQ+ literature and Appalachian fiction, offering readers an authentic exploration of place, identity, and the transformative power of friendship during a formative period in American history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Hen Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681293668626,"sku":"9781597098939","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e9ad98a7-f6c8-4873-9a1a-8a108494a29e.jpg?v=1733951422","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-falls-of-the-wyona-9781597098939","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}