Godwin, Gail

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Description: Gail Godwin writes literary novels of relationship featuring women and girls whose lives are strongly shaped by family and family history. Coming-of-age stories often reflect an exploration back in time that helps the protagonist realize her place in both her present family and in life, generally. Her male characters may be strong influences on the female protagonists, though sometimes they are less thoroughly developed. In all Godwin's novels, there are strong elements of spiritual transcendence, as well as a strong sense of place in Southern setting, all conveyed by her accessible, lyrical prose. Start with: Father Melancholy's Daughter

Description: Gail Godwin writes literary novels of relationship featuring women and girls whose lives are strongly shaped by family and family history. Coming-of-age stories often reflect an exploration back in time that helps the protagonist realize her place in both her present family and in life, generally. Her male characters may be strong influences on the female protagonists, though sometimes they are less thoroughly developed. In all Godwin's novels, there are strong elements of spiritual transcendence, as well as a strong sense of place in Southern setting, all conveyed by her accessible, lyrical prose. Start with: Father Melancholy's Daughter