Marilynne Robinson Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

"For generations, the Book of Genesis has been treated by scholars as a collection of documents by various hands expressing different factional interests, with borrowings from other ancient literatures that mark the text as derivative. In other words, academic interpretation of Genesis has centered on the question of its basic coherency, just as fundamentalist interpretation has centered on the question of the appropriateness of reading it as literally true. Both of these approaches preclude an appreciation of its greatness as literature, its rich articulation and exploration of themes that resonate through the whole of Scripture. Marilynne Robinson's new book is a powerful consideration of the profound meanings and promise of God's enduring covenant with man. Her magisterial book radiates gratitude for the constancy and benevolence of God's abiding faith in Creation"--Publisher's description.

Marilynne Robinson's mythical world of Gilead, Iowa -- the setting of her novels Gilead, Home, and Lila, and now Jack -- and its beloved characters have illuminated and interrogated the complexities of American history, the power of our emotions, and the wonders of a sacred world. Jack is Robinson's fourth novel in this now-classic series. In it, Robinson tells the story of John Ames Boughton, the prodigal son of Gilead's Presbyterian minister, and his romance with Della Miles, a high school teacher who is also the child of a preacher. Their deeply felt, tormented, star-crossed interracial romance resonates with all the paradoxes of American life, then and now.

In een roerige tijd waarin we volgens Marilynne Robinson tussen links en rechts heen en weer worden gesleurd in een draaikolk, vraagt ze zich af wat het betekent om mens te zijn. Dankzij haar kennis van theologie, geschiedenis en literatuur brengt zij een verloren verleden in verband met het heden, en schenkt zij aandacht aan grote levensvragen als: waarom bestaan wij, hoe moeten wij leven? In prachtig proza pleit ze voor het omarmen van de ideeën van grote denkers, en reflecteert ze op het hedendaagse politieke klimaat en op geweten, geloof, geluk, liefde, schoonheid en wat het betekent om te leven.

The Givenness of Things is Robinson unadorned, speaking her mind forthrightly, sometimes with frustration, often with dry humour . . . Robinson makes full use of her writerly imagination Herald

A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and Housekeeping, this novel tells the story of Lila, a girlhood spent on society's fringes, marked by fear, awe, and wonder. After years of wandering, Lila finds shelter from the rain in a small-town Iowa church, sparking a romance with minister John Ames that transforms her life. As his wife, she seeks to understand her tumultuous past. Neglected as a child, Lila was raised by Doll, a resourceful drifter, and together they navigated a harsh existence, relying on their sisterly bond and a ragged blade for protection. Their life, though fraught with violence and desperation, was also filled with joy and love. In Gilead, Lila grapples with reconciling her difficult upbringing with her husband's gentle Christian beliefs, which often judge those she holds dear. This poignant narrative revisits beloved characters and settings from Robinson's earlier works, offering a profound exploration of existence's mysteries, destined to resonate as a modern classic.

From the author of the magnificent, award-winning novels GILEAD and HOME comes this, a collection of wonderful, heart-warming essays about reading

By defending the importance of individual reflection, this title celebrates the power and variety of human consciousness in the tradition of William James. It explores the nature of subjectivity and considers the culture in which Sigmund Freud that was situated and its influence on his model of self and civilization.

Um den erfundenen Ort Gilead hat Marilynne Robinson eine Erzählwelt geschaffen, die Roman für Roman weiterwächst. Gilead ist keine Idylle, sondern eine Stadt, die für den Leser zum Mittelpunkt eines ganzen Kosmos wird. In Zuhause kehrt Glory Boughton kehrt nach Gilead zurück, um ihren sterbenden Vater zu pflegen. Kurz darauf findet auch ihr Bruder Jack nach 20 Jahren heim, der Bad Boy der Familie, der zu viel trinkt und zu wenig tut. Jack eckt bei allen an - und doch ist er der Liebling des Vaters. Allmählich knüpft er ein enges Band zu seiner Schwester, hütet aber weiter ein großes Geheimnis - einen Konflikt aus dem dunklen Amerika, in dem Hautfarbe und Leidenschaft Hass gebären. Zuhause ist ein auf leise, präzise Art schonungsloses Buch, in dem Marilynne Robinson die Kontraste ihrer Welt um den fiktiven Ort Gilead noch eindringlicher zeichnet. Sie erzählt mit großer Meisterschaft von Scham und Würde, von Gnade und Vergebung, und wieder gelingt es ihr, dem Trost ein Zuhause zu geben. Eine unserer größten lebenden Romanautorinnen. Bryan Appleyard, Sunday Times

Gilead is een liefdesbrief aan een verloren Amerika, een roman vol wijsheid, rust, humor, warmte en spiritualiteit. Het verhaal speelt zich af op het platteland van lowa in 1956, en wordt verteld door de 76-jarige predikant John Ames. Hij heeft te horen gekregen dat hij niet lang meer te leven heeft, en in deze sfeer van eindigheid bsluit hij een lange brief te schrijven aan zijn zeven jaar oude zoon. Hij vertelt hem over diens voorvaderen, drie generaties geestelijken; over hoe het voelt een baby te dopen; over zijn liefde voor baseball en natuur.

This revision of a widely adopted critical edition presents the 1969 Seyersted text of Kate Chopin's novel along with critical essays—newly commissioned or revised for students —that read The Awakening from five contemporary critical perspectives: Feminist Criticism by Elaine Showalter The New Historicism by Margit Stange Gender Criticism by Elizabeth LeBlanc Deconstruction by Patricia S. Yaeger Reader-Response Criticism by Paula A. Treichler A sixth essay by Cynthia Griffin Wolff demonstrates how several critical perspectives can be combined. Each critical essay is accompanied by a succinct introduction to the history, principles, and practice of the critical perspective, and by a bibliography that promotes further exploration of that approach. The text and essays are complemented by an introduction to biographical and historical contexts of The Awakening, a survey of critical responses to the novel since its initial publication, and a glossary of critical and theoretical terms.

A book-full of projects with diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and color photos. Very useful pull-out pattern.

From the Orange Prize winning author of HomeAcclaimed on publication as a contemporary classic, Housekeeping is the story of Ruth and Lucille, orphansgrowing up in the small desolate town of Fingerbone in the vast northwest of America.Abandoned by a succession of relatives, the sisters find themselves in the care of Sylvie, the remote and enigmatic sister of their dead mother. Steeped in imagery of the bleak wintry landscape around them, the sisters' struggle towards adulthood is powerfully portrayed in a novel about loss, loneliness and transience.'I love and have lived with this book . . . it holds a unique and quiet place among the masterpieces of 20th century American fiction.' Paul Bailey'I found myself reading slowly, than more slowly--this is not a novel to be hurried through, for every sentence is a delight.' Doris Lessing