La ficción de Candia McWilliam profundiza en las complejidades de las relaciones humanas, explorando temas como la soledad y el exilio. Sus novelas a menudo se describen como inquietantes y perspicaces, indagando en los rincones más oscuros de la vida doméstica y las dinámicas interpersonales. McWilliam destaca por su distintivo estilo y su habilidad para crear personajes intrincados cuyos mundos interiores resuenan en los lectores.
Ein Kurzroman über eine Lehrerin und ihre Lieblingsschülerinnen; ein ironisches, teilweise frivoles Spiel um Realität und Fiktion - und gleichzeitig eine Parabel über die Schwierigkeiten des Erwachsenwerdens. Ungekürzte und unbearbeitete Textausgabe in der Originalsprache, mit Übersetzungen schwieriger Wörter am Fuß jeder Seite, Nachwort und Literaturhinweisen.
The arrival of a nanny for the son of Daisy and Solomon begins this subtle novel of domestic horror. Daisy's existence is soon to become the nightmare of a woman who allows herself to be pushed to the limit, even when that means the loss of her home, her husband, her children and even her life.
Romance between the poet Novalis and his fiancée Sophie, newly introduced by Candia McWilliam. The year is 1794 and Fritz, passionate, idealistic and brilliant, is seeking his fathers permission to announce his engagement to his hearts desire: twelve-year-old Sophie. His astounded family and friends are amused and disturbed by his betrothal. What can he be thinking?
Original Stories by Britain's Best New Young Writers
A collection of short stories by young British writers, this provides an introduction to the work of Iain Banks, Peter Benson, H.S. Bhabra, James Buchan, Patricia Ferguson, Ronald Frame, Patrick Gale, Carlo Gebler, James Lasdun, Deborah Levy, Adam Lively, Aidan Mathews, Candia McWilliam, Geoff Nicholson, Tim Parks, Philip Ridley, Joan Smith, Rupert Thomson, Daisy Waugh and Mathew Yorke. Many of these have already received critical acclaim. The collection is introduced by Graham Swift, author of "Waterland" and "Out of this World".
