Kathleen Norris war eine produktive Autorin, deren Werke sich millionenfach verkauften und sie zu einer führenden weiblichen Stimme ihrer Zeit machten. Ihre Romane, die oft in prominenten Zeitschriften abgedruckt wurden, fanden bei den Lesern großen Anklang und zeigten ihr erzählerisches Geschick. Norris besaß ein ausgeprägtes Talent für das Geschichtenerzählen, das die Fantasie des Publikums fesselte. Ihre Beiträge prägten maßgeblich die amerikanische Literaturszene ihrer Zeit.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century California, this romance novel explores the lives and relationships of sisters navigating love and societal expectations. Kathleen Thompson Norris, celebrated for her honest and sentimental prose, delves into the intricacies of upper-class life, offering vivid descriptions that bring the setting to life. As one of the highest-paid female writers of her era, Norris's work reflects her deep understanding of her characters and their emotional journeys, making it a notable addition to the romance genre.
This year’s Best American Essays is edited by the best-selling, award-winning writer Kathleen Norris, whose books include Dakota andThe Virgin of Bennington. “The writers in this volume invite us into hidden places: a surgical pathologist’s laboratory, the boxing gym where a college professor and his student learn unexpected lessons about discipline, pain, and growing to adulthood. There are many discoveries to be made here, and I gladly invite the reader to an uncommonly rich and rewarding book.” — Kathleen Norris
A New York Times Notable Book of the Year, this work captivates readers with its compelling narrative and rich character development. It explores profound themes that resonate deeply, engaging with the complexities of human experience and emotion. The story is set against a backdrop that enhances the plot, offering insights into the characters' lives and the challenges they face. This book promises a thought-provoking journey that leaves a lasting impression on its audience.
Un anno di preghiera e meditazione in un monastero benedettino
245 Seiten
9 Lesestunden
Why would a married woman with a thoroughly Protestant background and often more doubt than faith be drawn to the ancient practice of monasticism, to a community of celibate men whose days are centered around a rigid schedule of prayer, work, and scripture? This is the question that Kathleen Norris herself asks as, somewhat to her own surprise, she found herself on two extended residencies at a Benedictine monastery. Yet upon leaving the monastery, she began to feel herself transformed, and the daily events of her life on the Great Plains - from her morning walk to her going to sleep at night - gradually took on new meaning.
Why would a married woman with a Protestant background and more doubt than faith be drawn to monasticism and a community of celibate men? This is the question Kathleen Norris explores as she unexpectedly spends time at a Benedictine monastery. Upon leaving, she feels transformed, and the daily events of her life on the Great Plains—from morning walks to bedtime—gain new significance. In the monastery, time slows down, offering fresh perspectives on community, family, and small-town life. Understanding the Benedictine practice of celibacy enriches her own marriage, while the communal reading of psalms brings the ancient oral tradition of poetry to life. Even mundane tasks like laundry take on new meaning through the lens of Benedictine ritual. Norris guides us through a liturgical year, sharing her experiences both inside and outside the monastery. From her unique perspective as both insider and outsider, she illustrates how immersion in the cloistered world—its liturgy, rituals, and sense of community—can add depth to everyday events and enhance our secular lives, regardless of our faith.
Die Wiederentdeckung einer großen, zeitlosen Erzählerin Als Sinclair Lewis 1930 den Literaturnobelpreis erhielt, bemerkte er, dass die Auszeichnung eigentlich Willa Cather gebühre. Die heute fast vergessene moderne Klassikerin schrieb mit „Meine Antonia“ einen der eindrucksvollsten amerikanischen Romane des 20. Jahrhunderts. Es ist die Geschichte einer jener starken, mutigen Frauen, die Amerikas Herzland urbar gemacht haben. Die unendlichen Weiten des Graslands, die Prärie im Herzen Nordamerikas – hierher zieht es in der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts die böhmische Familie Shimerda. Wie Millionen Menschen aus der Alten Welt erhofft sie sich ein besseres Leben. Als der Nachbarjunge Jim die kleine Antonia zum ersten Mal sieht, lebt deren Familie noch in einem armseligen Erdloch. Doch das Mädchen lässt sich weder von harter Arbeit, vom tragischen Tod ihres Vaters noch von den viktorianischen Rollenvorstellungen daran hindern, die ungezähmte Natur zu erkunden, sich von der Grenzenlosigkeit des Landes mitreißen zu lassen, sich ihrem Lebenshunger hinzugeben. Antonia ist klug, zielstrebig und schön. Wild entschlossen nimmt sie ihr Schicksal in die Hand. Eine unsentimentale, meisterhaft erzählte Hommage an eine grandiose Natur und an jene Menschen, die in der Neuen Welt für ein freies Leben aus eigener Kraft kämpften. In der Neuübersetzung von Stefanie Kremer, mit einem Nachwort von Elke Schmitter.
