The Son of Laughter

Zusatztext "One of our most original storytellers." Informationen zum Autor An ordained Presbyterian minister who has been hailed by the Boston Globe as "one of our finest writers," Frederick Buechner is the author of 30 works of fiction and nonfiction. His work has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize (Godric) and the National Book Award (Lion Country) and he has been honored by the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. He divides his time between Vermont and Florida. Klappentext Rich in family drama, passion, and human affinity, critically acclaimed author Frederick Buechner's contemporary retelling of this captivating and timeless biblical saga revitalizes the ancient story of Jacob, delighted our senses and modern sensibilities and gracing us with his exceptional eloquence and wit. Zusammenfassung Rich in family drama! passion! and human affinity! critically acclaimed author Frederick Buechner's contemporary retelling of this captivating and timeless biblical saga revitalizes the ancient story of Jacob! delighted our senses and modern sensibilities and gracing us with his exceptional eloquence and wit.

About the author

Frederick Buechner, author of more than thirty works of fiction and nonfiction, is an ordained Presbyterian minister. He has been a finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and was honored by the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His most recent work is Beyond Words: Daily Readings in the ABC’s of Faith.

Product details

• Authors: Frederick Buechner, Buechner Frederick
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.08.1994
• EAN: 9780062501172
• ISBN: 978-0-06-250117-2
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 143 mm x 235 mm x 17 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Bibles, Religion: general, History of Religion, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Religion and beliefs, Philosophical traditions and schools of thought, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Old Testaments, RELIGION: Christian Church / History, LITERARY COLLECTIONS: American / General, RELIGION: Biblical Commentary / General, PHILOSOPHY: History & Surveys / General, RELIGION: Faith, Jewish texts: Tanakh, Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim, RELIGION: Biblical Commentary / Old Testament / Pentateuch, RELIGION: Biblical Studies / Old Testament / Prophets