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William Goyen Books

    Charles William Goyen was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, poet, editor, and teacher, whose early life in East Texas profoundly influenced his lifelong work. Following his experiences in World War II, he returned to writing, dedicating himself to it throughout his life despite not achieving commercial success in America. His work, highly regarded especially in Europe, explores themes of home, family, place, time, sexuality, isolation, and memory. Goyen's unique style resists easy categorization, offering readers an unconventional literary experience.

    Geist und Fleisch
    Haus aus Hauch
    Savata
    In a Farther Country
    Come the Restorer
    The House of Breath

    • The House of Breath

      • 191 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.2(201)Add rating

      This work offers an ethereal exploration of identity, origins, and memory through the lens of a narrator reflecting on his childhood in a small Texas town. Departing from conventional storytelling, it presents a unique narrative style that addresses the people and places of the past. The restoration of the original text allows readers to experience the depth and significance of Goyen's meditation on the human experience in a profound and poetic manner.

      The House of Breath

    • Come the Restorer

      • 180 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      3.8(11)Add rating

      Set against the backdrop of Texas country life in the early twentieth century, this novel explores themes of sexuality, religious revivalism, and the ecological impact of the oil boom. The narrative unfolds through a series of brief, interconnected episodes, showcasing Goyen's signature style and his keen ear for the rhythms of regional speech. This fable captures the complexities of human experience amid cultural and economic upheaval.

      Come the Restorer