Shirley Ann Grau's The Keepers of the House is a multi-generational novel about an American family that transcends time, moving from pre- to post- Civil war eras. The Howland family estate encompasses many acres in the rolling hills of Wade County. The Keepers of the House - Shirley Ann Grau - The Keepers of the House is a novel of immense power that builds slowly, in layers, to an overarching realization both terrible and satisfying. It is the story of William Howland and Margaret Carmichael and their love for each other, told by William's granddaughter, Abigail. The Keepers of the House - Shirley Ann Grau - Franklin Library Limited Edition Leather Bound Book in used condition. Please see attached pictures for condition of actual book and contact me with any questions prior to buying. Shipped via USPS Media Mail. Thanks for looking!Seller Rating: % positive.
About The Keepers of the House. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in , The Keepers of the House is Shirley Ann Grau's masterwork, a many-layered indictment of racism and rage that is as terrifying as it is wise. Entrenched on the same land since the early s, the Howlands have, for seven generations, been pillars of their Southern community. 'Keepers of the House' by Shirley Ann Grau. The Pulitzer Prize winning novel reads almost like historical fiction. It has a dreamy quality, but it's a nightmare for Margaret, a "freejack" woman of Native American and Black ancestry, who meets a much older wealthy white widower, Will Howland, in her hidden backwater community. See Shirley Ann Grau on November 2 at the Louisiana Book Festival. She will be interviewed (by me) from noon p.m. in the House Chamber and will sign books from p.m. There will also be a book discussion on The House on Coliseum Street led by Gary Richards from p.m. in House Committee Room 5.
The Keepers of the House - Shirley Ann Grau - The Keepers of the House is a novel of immense power that builds slowly, in layers, to an overarching realization both terrible and satisfying. It is the story of William Howland and Margaret Carmichael and their love for each other, told by William's granddaughter, Abigail. THE KEEPERS OF THE HOUSE. by Shirley Ann Grau ‧ RELEASE DATE: Ma. Shirley Ann Grau's first collection of short stories, quite perfect cameos a deep southern setting, were followed by a more shapeless first novel and a second one which did not establish her in this medium. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in , The Keepers of the House is Shirley Ann Grau’s masterwork, a many-layered indictment of racism and rage that is as terrifying as it is wise. Entrenched on the same land since the early s, the Howlands have, for seven generations, been pillars of their Southern community.
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