by Pat Conroy · ISBN 9782856165126
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The Great Santini is a novel by Pat Conroy, published in 1976. The story follows the Meecham family as they face the challenges of living with an authoritarian and controlling father, a Marine pilot nicknamed 'the Great Santini'. Set in the southern United States during the 1960s, the novel explores themes of family, discipline, and personal growth. Through the eyes of the eldest son, Ben, the reader witnesses the complex family dynamics and the struggle for acceptance and love.
Donald Patrick Conroy was an American author who wrote several acclaimed novels and memoirs; his books The Water Is Wide, The Lords of Discipline, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini were made into films, the last two being nominated for Oscars. He is recognized as a leading figure of late-20th-century American Southern literature.
