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boldog
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Jul 16 2015, 9:51am
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Does anyone know of any novels that span Two generations?
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I know of many novels, particularly family sagas that span several generations. But I really want to find something that spans just two generations, mainly within a family. If there are such works would they still even be considered a family saga?
I'm writing a story at the moment that spans two generations, and would really like to read something similar that can give me a few ideas. I'm not sure if im doing the right thing making it go for two generations. I fear that two generations is too small for a family saga, yet too long for a consecutive story!
Any suggestions greatly appreciated 
Azog and Bolg. That is all I can say.............
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Earl
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Jul 16 2015, 12:29pm
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"Of Marriageable Age" by Sharon Maas
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This book is set mainly in India and spans two generations, if I recall correctly. I read it back in college.
Here's a link so you can research if it is the kind of book you're looking for. It's a rather big book, but very well written, and a page-turner even though it isn't a thriller.
EDIT: Also, the novel itself switches between different storylines set in different decades. It is a very "surprising" story as you may find out if you read it :)
The Hobbit Soundtracks - Being an online archive of information concerning Howard Shore's score for The Hobbit films.
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boldog
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Jul 16 2015, 6:50pm
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Definitely give it a shot!
Azog and Bolg. That is all I can say.............
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Plurmo
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Jul 17 2015, 5:39am
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Could try asking someone from a family of very slow readers.
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No one said it but everyone thought it! 
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Earl
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Jul 17 2015, 8:37am
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The Hobbit Soundtracks - Being an online archive of information concerning Howard Shore's score for The Hobbit films.
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Aunt Dora Baggins
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Jul 19 2015, 2:08pm
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I don't know if this counts, since it's a trilogy
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But 'Little Women', 'Little Men' and 'Jo's Boys' came to my mind. In the course of the three books, we see the teenaged girls grow up and have children, their children as teenagers, and then as young adults. Now that I think of it, the "Anne of Green Gables" series also covers two generations.
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Ethel Duath
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Jul 19 2015, 10:15pm
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And Little Men and Jack and Jill and . . . .
I haven't read them in years, but as a kid and teenager, I must have read at least some of them 15-20 times.
I somehow never tried Anne of Green Gables, but my daughter and I watched the PBS series, which we enjoyed immensely.
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boldog
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Jul 21 2015, 8:40am
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definitely going to check all these out
Azog and Bolg. That is all I can say.............
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