"Charles Portis's True Grit captures the naive elegance of the American Voice. "I've always thought Charles Portis had a wonderful talent-original, quirky, exciting."- Larry McMurtry "The dialogue in True Grit is exquisite."- David Mamet, The Week "Charles Portis's True Grit is a masterpiece."- Anthony Bourdain, New York Times Book Review "It's possible that True Grit is the genuine article-a book so strong that it reads as myth."- Ed Park, The Believer Rereading Portis is one of the great pure pleasures-both visceral and cerebral-available in modern American literature."- Ron Rosenbaum, Esquire "Charles Portis is an original, indescribable sui generis talent. Portis has crazy-cool literary swagger."- Entertainment Weekly a beaut narrated in the unforgettable voice of Mattie Ross. Readers of all ages and backgrounds will find something compelling in 14 year-old Mattie Rosss quest to hunt down her fathers killer. This item: True Grit: A Novel 1087 Lonesome Dove: A Novel 1629 Total price: 27.16 Add both to Cart Customers who viewed this item also viewed Lonesome Dove: A Novel Larry McMurtry 8,655 Paperback 86 offers from 6.50 No Country for Old Men Cormac McCarthy 5,721 Paperback 160 offers from 1. "Quite simply, an American masterpiece."- Boston Globe "Skillfully constructed, a comic tour de force."- New York Times Book Review "How to describe the indescribable? Probably the best description I can give of True Grit is that I've never given it to any reader - male or female, of any age or sensibility - who didn't enjoy it." - Donna Tartt, New York Times Book Review This edition includes an afterword by bestselling author Donna Tartt ( The Secret History and The Goldfinch) and a reading group guide. For fans of taut, funny storytelling, it will be a joy to experience in its original form. For fans of either the John Wayne classic or the more recent Coen brothers' movie, it's a chance to relive the story of Mattie and Rooster and experience their story as it was originally told. Not just a classic Western, but an undeniable classic of American literature as eccentric, cool, funny, and unflinching as Mattie Ross herself. Filled with an unwavering urge to avenge her father's blood, Mattie finds and, after some tenacious finagling, enlists one-eyed Rooster Cogburn, the meanest available US Marshal, as her partner in pursuit, and they head off into Indian Territory after the killer. True Grit tells the story of Mattie Ross, who is just fourteen when the coward Tom Chaney shoots her father in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and robs him of his life, his horse, and $150 cash. This story of danger and adventure in the old west became the basis for two award-winning films, the first starring John Wayne, in his only Oscar-winning role, as Marshall Rooster Cogburn, and the widely praised remake by the Coen brothers, starring Jeff Bridges. True Grit, his most famous novel, was first published in 1968, and has garnered critical acclaim as well as enthusiastic praise from countless passionate fans for more than fifty years. "Charles Portis had a wonderful talent-original, quirky, exciting." -Larry McMurtryĬharles Portis has long been acclaimed as one of America's most enduring and incomparable literary voices, and his novels have left an indelible mark on the American canon. "The dialogue in True Grit is exquisite." -David Mamet "Quite simply, an American masterpiece." - Boston Globe We recommend that you check with your local customs officials or post office for more information regarding importation taxes/duties that may be applicable to your online order as this changes country to country."An epic and a legend" - Washington Post It is accepted by you that Daunt Books has no control over additional charges in relation to customs clearance. If you are ordering goods for delivery outside of the UK, please note that your consignment may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once the goods reach the country of destination.Īny such charges levied in relation to customs clearance must be paid by you. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. Ongoing Covid restrictions, reduced air and freight capacity, high volumes and winter weather conditions are all impacting transportation and local delivery across the globe. Rest of the World - Tracked and Signed 10-15 working days.Rest of the World - Standard 15-20 working days.Europe - Tracked and Signed 4-7 working days.Free Click and Collect at Daunt Books Marylebone.If one or more items are not available when you place your order there may be a delay in dispatch, so that we can send your items in as few parcels as possible. Items are usually dispatched within twenty-four to seventy-two hours. Orders are processed and dispatched Monday to Friday.
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