Jane Hamilton crea narrativas que profundizan en las intrincadas conexiones humanas y en los paisajes interiores de sus personajes. Su prosa se distingue por su cualidad lírica y su profunda capacidad para capturar emociones complejas. Hamilton explora frecuentemente temas de familia, pérdida y la búsqueda de identidad. Sus historias a menudo se desarrollan en el pintoresco escenario del Medio Oeste estadounidense, lo que confiere a sus obras una atmósfera única y evocadora.
Winner of the 1989 PEN/Hemingway Foundation Award for best first novel, this exquisite book confronts real-life issues of alienation and violence from which the author creates a stunning testament to the human capacity for mercy, compassion and love.
From the author of the widely acclaimed The Book of Ruth comes a harrowing, heartbreaking drama about a rural American family and a disastrous event that forever changes their lives. The Goodwins, Howard, Alice, and their little girls, Emma and Claire, live on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Although suspiciously regarded by their neighbors as "that hippie couple" because of their well-educated, urban background, Howard and Alice believe they have found a source of emotional strength in the farm, he tending the barn while Alice works as a nurse in the local elementary school. But their peaceful life is shattered one day when a neighbor's two-year-old daughter drowns in the Goodwins' pond while under Alice's care. Tormented by the accident, Alice descends even further into darkness when she is accused of sexually abusing of a student at the elementary school. Soon, Alice is arrested, incarcerated, and as good as convicted in the eyes of a suspicious community. As a child, Alice designed her own map of the world to find her bearings. Now, as an adult, she must find her way again, through a maze of lies, doubt and ill will. A vivid human drama of guilt and betrayal, A Map of the World chronicles the intricate geographies of the human heart and all its mysterious, uncharted terrain. The result is a piercing drama about family bonds and a disappearing rural American life.
Walter McCloud is a boy with dreams unlike most. Introduced as a child to the genius of Balanchine and the lyricism of Tchaikovsky, Walter has always aspired to be a dancer. As he grows older, it becomes clear that despite his desire, he lacks the talent, and he faces the painful knowledge that his more gifted friends have already surpassed him. Soon, however, that pain is overshadowed when his older brother, Daniel, finds a strange lump on his neck and Walter realizes that a happy family can change overnight. The year that follows transforms the McClouds, as they try to hold together in the face of the fearful consequences of Daniel's illness, and Walter makes discoveries about himself and his friendships that will change him forever. Decades later, after Walter has left home and returned, he must come to terms with the memories of that year, and grapple once and for all with the challenge of carving out a place for himself in this all-too-familiar world. A moving story of the torments of sexuality and the redemptive power of family and friendship, The Short History of a Prince confirms Jane Hamilton's place as a preeminent novelist of our time.
A young man grapples with the fallout of his mother's affair with a violin-maker, a revelation he uncovers by accidentally accessing her email. In this warmly humorous and poignant novel, Henry Shaw, a high school senior, navigates the complexities of family life. His father, Kevin, teaches history at Henry's private school, while his mother, Beth, is a devoted wife and musician. Henry also copes with his quirky thirteen-year-old sister, Elvira, who has a penchant for Civil War reenactments. However, everything changes when Henry discovers his mother's email account, revealing her affair with Richard Polloco, a charming violin maker. Despite his better judgment, Henry follows the emotional rollercoaster of his mother's infatuation—her joy, guilt, and confusion—while it influences his own tentative steps into love with the ephemeral Lily. As he witnesses his parents' arguments, often about Elvira, Henry contemplates the implications of this secret on their family dynamics. Years later, his reflections reveal that his mother's affair is more than just a story of infidelity; it offers profound insights into love and the intricate bonds that unite families.
Naam op titelpagina / Name on title page / 9789025423353 / Suspense / Thrillers / Nederlands / Dutch / Néerlandais / Niederländisch / paperback / 15 x 23 cm / 286 .pp /