This is the story of the families of the plains-obsessed with their land and history, their culture and mythology-and of the man who ventured into their world. First published in 1982, The Plains is a mesmerising work of startling originality. This handsome new hardback edition is introduced by Ben Lerner, author of the internationally acclaimed novels Leaving the Atocha Station and 10:04, and a work of criticism, The Hatred of Poetry. 'A distinguished, distinctive, unforgettable novel.' Shirl