Gail Godwin Books

Presents a collection of stories selected from magazines in the United States and Canada

The narrative centers on a young girl's deep devotion to her father, a rector in a small Virginia church. It explores themes of hope, dreams, and love as they navigate the challenges of betrayal and family tragedy. Celebrated for its emotional depth and beautifully crafted prose, this poignant story highlights the enduring bond between father and daughter, making it one of Gail Godwin's most acclaimed works. The novel stands out in contemporary literature, reflecting Godwin's status among notable Southern authors.

Set in a small Smoky Mountain town, the narrative explores the profound impact of community on a woman's life. Through rich character development, the story delves into the complexities of human experience, revealing themes of success and struggle, disappointment and joy. Gail Godwin's emotional precision illuminates the everyday existence of her characters, capturing the essence of their lives and the transformative power of connection.

Exploring the extremities of human behavior, the narrative delves into the cathartic power of art, suggesting that confronting dark themes can lead to emotional salvation. The plot is intricately crafted, showcasing the brilliance of the author in presenting complex ideas through a compelling storyline. The work invites readers to engage with profound and often unsettling experiences, emphasizing the transformative potential of artistic expression.

From the bestselling, award-winning author comes a tale of two remarkable women and their complex friendship spanning decades. In 1958, the dean of Lovegood Junior College for Girls pairs Feron Hood with Merry Jellicoe as roommates, unaware of the profound consequences. Feron, escaping a dark past, is drawn to Merry's composed demeanor. Amidst Lovegood's traditions and architecture, their friendship flourishes, yet beneath it lies a deeper bond filled with secrets, rivalry, and influence. Neither can foresee that Merry is on the brink of losing everything she has always known, leading to a premature end to their time together. A decade later, Feron and Merry have not spoken since college, having drifted into vastly different lives. However, as Feron reflects, once someone enters your "reference aura," they remain forever. When both women find themselves in need of each other’s essence, their remarkable affinity, unbroken by time, is reignited, shifting their lives once more. Luminous and literary, this narrative explores the powerful friendship between two talented writers, whose bond endures through decades of change, illustrating the enduring nature of connection and the journey of finding and losing each other repeatedly.

Professor Jane Clifford is in her early thirties, smart, and attractive. A popular teacher at a midwestern college, she appears to be going somewhere. But Jane knows better. After a lifetime habit of looking to books for the answers to life's mysteries, she seems to be finding only more questions.Then her beloved grandmother suddenly dies, and Jane returns home for the funeral, where she is faced with the little dramas and fictions of both the past she has lived and the past she has only been told about. In the midst of it all, she is considering breaking off a long-term, long-distance affair, but like the family stories she tries to make sense of, she cannot seem to find a reason to claim a life of her own.

Cornelia Holfelder-von der Tann, geboren 1950, beschloss nach dem Studium (Anglistik, Germanistik, Romanistik) und einem Lehramtsreferendariat, es mit dem literarischen Übersetzen zu probieren und ist seither hauptberuflich dabeigeblieben. 2021 wurde sie mit dem Übersetzerpreis für langjähriges Übersetzen, „Rebekka“, ausgezeichnet.

Traumtochter - bk241; Claassen Verlag; Gail Godwin; Paperback; 1987

Als junge Wissenschaftlerin hat Magda Danvers die akademische Welt im Sturm genommen: Mit einer brillanten Studie über Visionäre wurde sie über Nacht zum Star. Bei einer Lesung begegne-te sie dem jungen Novizen Francis - und heiratete ihn, zu jedermanns Überraschung. Francis hat sein Leben ganz nach Magdas Bedürfnissen und ihrer Karriere ausgerichtet. Jetzt, Jahre später, hat Magda Krebs und wird sterben. Francis pflegt sie aufopferungsvoll. Trotz der bevorstehenden »letzten Prüfung« hat ihre Persönlichkeit nichts an Ausstrahlung verloren. Ihr Krankenbett wird Anziehungspunkt für Freunde, Studenten und Bewunderer. »Glänzend geschrieben, sicher in der Sprache und Beobachtung: eine Entdeckung für deutsche Leser.« Lese-Zeichen BR-Fernsehen