A book of comfort by elizabeth goudge fantastic fiction. The little white horse by elizabeth goudge, paperback. Books by elizabeth goudge author of the little white horse. She was a bestselling author in both the uk and the usa from the 1930s through the 1970s. Technically skimmed the last 20 or something pages, but i dont think i really missed anything of great importance. I love this book because it is about the redemption of the ordinary and the freshness that lies deep down under the dross. Biography of elizabeth goudge mount saint mary college. Set in a land and time that seems remote from war, where food. A treasury of prose and poetry offerings, wisdom and consolation for the difficulties and challenges of life. She won the carnegie medal for british childrens books in 1946 for the little white horse. Although full of her idiosyncratic spirituality the book is neither religious nor sentimental. She was awarded the library associations carnegie medal for the little white horse in 1946. See more ideas about elizabeth goudge, the secret of moonacre and green dolphin.
Elizabeth goudge wrote a number of wellloved childrens fantasies. A book of comfort hardcover january 1, 1964 by elizabeth goudge author visit amazons elizabeth goudge page. Another book i read a dribble at a time in the morning, this is an excellent collection of poetry, prose, and scripture gathered by elizabeth goudge. Elizabeth goudge complete book list elizabeth goudge was a popular adult novelist who also wrote a number of wellloved childrens fantasies. Share elizabeth goudge quotations about children, spring and birds. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. A book of comfort hardcover january 1, 1964 by elizabeth goudge author. Elizabeth goudge project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The little white horse, which harry potter author j. This book is divided into sections on the glory and wisdom of creation, the comfort we have in delighting one another, faith, tribulation, and the world of the imagination. An absorbing storyelizabeth goudge makes skillful use of contemporary sources, st. The eliot family trilogy, volumes by elizabeth goudge. Arranged by subject, it turns out that several of my favorite poets were beloved by goudge as well, it was lovely to keep discovering old friends in the pages.
But there is something incredibly sad beneath all of this beauty and comforta tragedy that happened years ago, shadowing moonacre manor and the town around itand maria is determined to learn about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending. Franciss own writings and those of his followers, and the legends employing them with the skill of a gifted storyteller. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. We read gentian hill together in march, and its themes of endurance and conquering fear were so timely.
This is the story of maria, a little girl who after her fathers death is shipped to her closer relative who lives secluded in the magical land of. The chapel of the blessed virgin mary, bucklers hard, beaulieu. She is the author of many bestselling books for children and adults, including i saw three ships and green dolphin street. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Elizabeth goudges most popular book is the little white horse. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
Get the best deals on elizabeth goudge when you shop the largest online selection at. Buy the book of comfort by elizabeth goudge online at alibris. A book of comfort an anthology, elizabeth goudge, michael josep. Rowling has said was her favorite book as a child, won the 1946 carnegie medal as the most outstanding british childrens book of the year elizabeth. An anthology paperback january 31, 1980 by elizabeth goudge author 5. Elizabeth goudge books list of books by author elizabeth. On instagram, we have gathered 1600 goudge readers and are gaining new goudge fans everyday. A superb recreation of a wonderful personality, who even today holds a unique place in peoples imagination and hearts. Elizabeth goudge pronounced goodge in her native cornwall produced a couple of anthologies of her favorite poems and meditations. An anthology first edition by goudge, elizabeth isbn. She won the carnegie medal for british childrens books in 1946 for the little.
Elizabeth goudge goudge, elizabeth used books, rare books and new books. Dont be put off by the hideous cover of this edition. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The book of comfort by goudge, elizabeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elizabeth goudge was born in 1900 in somerset, england. Click to read more about a book of comfort anthology by elizabeth goudge. Written by elizabeth goudge, audiobook narrated by juliet stevenson. In these years, elizabeths mother did not make the trip which was rather daunting in rough seas because her poor health. Elizabeth goudge the child from the sea tells the rich, turbulent tale of lucy walter, secret wife of charles ii, and mistressdespiteherself to a gallant and reckless irish nobleman in exile. It is a story filled with the passions and adventure of an age of glory and. The little white horse elizabeth goudge the classic novel by elizabeth goudge, which j. A book of comfort an anthology by goudge, elizabeth and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A treasury of prose and poetry offering wisdom and consolation for the difficulties and challenges of life by elizabeth goudge.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Buy a cheap copy of a book of comfort by elizabeth goudge. She won the carnegie medal in 1946 for the little white horse which was the basis for. See more ideas about elizabeth goudge, elizabeth, wales england. Elizabeth goudge needed at least a temporary escape from the horrors of world war ii when she sat down to write the little white horse. Terri, im looking forward to reading your reactions on the books. The items listed below are located in the elizabeth goudge special collection cabinet.
A book of comfort by elizabeth goudge 1964 beautiful poetry vintage hb dj. Buy the book of comfort new edition by goudge, elizabeth isbn. Elizabeth goudge has 56 books on goodreads with 65684 ratings. A book of comfort by goudge, elizabeth a readable copy. Elizabeth goudges novels whats wrong with the world. While her novels vary widely, almost wildly, in literary quality, i have found several of them to be not only enjoyable but also spiritually valuable. The book of comfort more editions of the book of comfort. The heart of the family the eliot heritage, book 3 by goudge, elizabeth. This gently witty 1946 story about reconciliation and the restoration. Elizabeth goudge was a british author that wrote the little white horse, a highly popular fantasy novel for children that inspired j.
In these novels goudge calls the city torminster but clearly torminster is a fictionalized wells. See all books authored by elizabeth goudge, including the little white horse, and the bird in the tree, and more on. When she was a child, the family moved to ely and then to oxford. I think ive read everything elizabeth goudge wrote they are intelligent comfort. The little white horse, by elizabeth goudge, may be a childrens book, but the characterization and the plot border on ridiculous. Elizabeth goudge in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Goudge author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. As a child elizabeths summers were spent on guernsey, one of the channel islands, with her maternal grandparents.
Buy elizabeth goudge in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best. Anthologies complied by elizabeth goudge a book of comfort m. A treasury of prose and poetry offering wisdom and consolation for the difficulties and challenges of life goudge, elizabeth published by coward mccann inc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The little white horse audiobook by elizabeth goudge. In 1993 one of her books was plagiarised by indrani aikathgyaltsen. Elizabeth goudge won the annual carnegie medal from the library association for the little white. The most overtly magical of goudges adult books is probably the white. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Publication date 1964 topics religious poetry, poetry publisher new york, cowardmccann.
Elizabeth goudge won the annual carnegie medal from the library association for the little white horse in 1946. Elizabeth goudge is a novelist i wish to recommend without exaggerating in either direction. I do like this book but will take a little break from elizabeth goudge for a while as she is rather rich fare and is best taken in modest doses. Elizabeth goudge was an english author of novels, short stories and childrens books. She was a bestselling author in both the uk and the us from the 1930s to the 1970s. Elizabeth goudge is both comforting and a voice of strength in a time like this, as she walked through so much herself, as you say.
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