Norwood is the first novel written by author Charles Portis. It was published in 1966 by Simon & Schuster. The book follows its namesake protagonist on a misadventurous road trip from his hometown of Ralph, Texas, to New York City and back. During the trip, Norwood is exposed to a comic array of personalities and lifestyles. The novel is a noteworthy example of Portis's particular skill rendering Southern dialect and conversation. Norwood is included in the Library of America of Portis's Collected Works. The novel was adapted for a 1970 film of the same title. Jack Haley, Jr. directed, and Glen Campbell and Kim Darby starred.
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Norwood was adapted into a 1970 film.
Norwood1970 · film · 96 min · dir. Jack Haley Jr. · IMDb ↗IMDb5.3A Vietnam veteran returns to his Texas home but feels restless and decides to become a radio singer.
