Gamel Woolsey (Book order)

Gamel Woolsey Book order

Gamel Woolsey was an American poet and novelist whose work is characterized by its poetic depth and insightful exploration of the human condition. Though she published sparingly, her poetry and prose delve into themes of childhood, love, and mortality with remarkable candor and vivid imagery. Her style is often noted for its lyrical quality and evocative power, drawing readers into worlds rich with emotion and introspection. Woolsey's literary legacy lies in her distinctive ability to capture life's complexities through a unique artistic vision.

Death's Other Kingdom

224 pages
8 hours of reading

3.8(41)Add rating

A heart-rending account of a Spanish village torn apart by the coming of the Civil War - A rare humanist and female voice on a war which has otherwise been colonised by political commentary and male voices. A balance to the cruelty of Orwell's Homage to Catalonia - Woolsey, a poet, was married to Gerald Brenan, one of the Bloomsbury set who with the publication of South from Grenada became the English authority on Spain - New afterword by Michael Jacobs, author of The Factory of Light and the current authority on Andalucia - Perfect backlist tie-in to the current wave of highly popular Spanish travel writing