The Book of Buechner: A Journey Through His Writings

by Dale Brown

Book Overview

The most thorough and extensive investigation ever written on the much-beloved writer, The Book of Buechner explores the ways in which Frederick Buechner's writing, particularly his fiction, presents... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0664231136
• ISBN13: 9780664231132
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Must read for Buechner fans

This book is an exhaustive look at the work of Frederick Buechner, arguably one of the giants of current American letters. Buechner is a multi-faceted writer -- toiling in fiction, theology, and memoir. This book is focused on the fiction, and is built on the premise that the fiction is the key to unlocking all of Buechner's work. Author Dale Brown knows his subject; and not just as a critical reader. He actually "knows" his subject -- many of the footnotes in the book refer to "personal correspondence." The personal relationship, as well as numerous scholarly insights, provide the material for a fascinating trip through the work of a great writer.

Buechner Book

Great book -- well-written. I wish there had been more non-fiction discussion.

Best Buechner Bio Yet

Dale Brown has done us all a great service by delving deep into the heart and soul of one of our most beloved authors and examining his impressive body of work from a unified perspective. This book is a college course in literature. Very enlightening and a much-needed addition to the works of Buechner himself. Why Buechner isn't mentioned in the same breath as Updike, Garcia-Marquez and Trollope is a tragedy. Maybe this book will help awaken a deeper understanding. I can't recommend it highly enough.