The Law of Enclosures
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Dale Peck |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Farrar, Straus & Giroux |
Publication date | January 1, 1996 |
| ISBN | 0-374-18419-4 |
The Law of Enclosures is a 1996 novel by American authorDale Peck,[1][2] which was adapted into the 2000 film The Law of Enclosures by Canadian director John Greyson.
A cross between a conventional novel and a memoir, the book dramatizes the marital relationship of Henry and Beatrice, characters based on Peck's real-life parents, depicted in alternating time frames ranging from a young couple first falling in love to an older couple renewing their bond after 40 years of marriage.[3]
References
- ^ "The Law of Enclosures". Booklist. December 15, 1995. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ "The Law of Enclosures by Dale Peck". Publishers Weekly. January 1, 1996. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ "The Law of Enclosures". Kirkus Reviews. October 15, 1995. Retrieved October 20, 2024.