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The Son of Laughter

by Frederick Buechner · 1993

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Rich in family drama, passion, and human affinity, critically acclaimed author Frederick Buechner's contemporary retelling of this captivating and timeless biblical saga revitalizes the ancient story of Jacob, delighted our senses and modern sensibilities and gracing us with his exceptional eloquence and wit.

Genre
historical fictionChristian fictionliterary fiction
Themes
Christianreligionspirituality
Setting
college
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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