Životne pojave

Životne pojave

Tom T. Hall

Life's Phenomena (1970) is a novel that, although less well-known than Hall's country songs, offers a warm story of the lives of ordinary people in rural America. Set in Tennessee, the novel follows the everyday lives of small communities through the pris

The main character, an unnamed narrator who resembles Hall himself, observes the lives of the people around him—farmers, workers, and families—recording their stories with a mix of humor and compassion. Through a series of vignettes, the novel brings to life characters like an old singer who dreams of Nashville, a mother fighting for her children, and a young man searching for his place in the world. Each story, while seemingly ordinary, reveals profound life truths about resilience and human connection.

Hall’s style, steeped in a country aesthetic, is simple yet powerful, with an emphasis on authenticity and emotional honesty. The novel has no classic plot, but relies on an episodic structure, like a collection of poems, where each chapter introduces a new “life phenomenon.” Through humor, melancholy, and warmth, Hall celebrates the power of community and the beauty of everyday life while subtly criticizing social injustices.

Life Phenomena is a gem that reflects Hall’s ability to make the ordinary universal. Appreciated for its simplicity and deep humanity, the novel is an ode to the small moments that make life meaningful.

Original title
The acts of life
Translation
Ivan Ott
Editor
Zlatko Crnković
Graphics design
Alfred Pal
Dimensions
20 x 12 cm
Pages
144
Publisher
Znanje, Zagreb, 1990.
 
Distribution: 3,000 copies
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.
ISBN
8-63-130207-4

Two copies are available

Copy number 1

Condition:Unused

Copy number 2

Condition:Used, good condition (visible signs of use)
Damages or inconvenience notice:
  • Slight damage to the dust jacket
  • Traces of patina
 

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