Paula Fox Libri

Otto and Sophie Bentwood live childless in a renovated Brooklyn brownstone. The complete works of Goethe line their bookshelf, their stainless-steel kitchen is newly installed, and their Mercedes is parked curbside. But after Sophie is bitten on the hand while trying to feed a half-starved neighborhood cat, a series of small and ominous disasters begin to plague their lives. The fault lines of their marriage are revealed — echoing the fractures of society around them, slowly wrenching itself apart. First published in 1970 to wide acclaim, Desperate Characters stands as one of the most dazzling and rigorous examples of the storyteller's craft in postwar American literature — a novel that, according to Irving Howe, ranks with "Billy Budd, The Great Gatsby, Miss Lonelyhearts, and Seize the Day." "A towering landmark of postwar Realism…A sustained work of prose so lucid and fine it seems less written than carved." —David Foster Wallace

È una notte di luna e Ned non riesce a resistere: vuole usare, almeno una volta, il fucile che gli ha regalato lo zio per i suoi undici anni e che suo padre ha prontamente nascosto in soffitta. Ora lo ha in mano e appena vede un'ombra agitarsi nel buio, preme il grilletto. Quando scopre nel giardino del suo vicino un gatto selvatico, sporco e con un occhio solo, Ned è sicuro che sia la sua vittima. Con l'aiuto di Mr. Scully comincia a prendersene cura, ma non riesce in nessun modo a liberarsi del segreto che fa crescere giorno dopo giorno il suo senso di colpa. Riuscirà ad affrontarlo e a far sopravvivere il gattino? Età di lettura: da 11 anni.

Newberry Medal-winning author Paula Fox pens “a very funny book, full of lightning transitions from the matter-of-fact to fantasy which make an imaginative child’s world continuously exciting” (The New York Times). If there is one thing Lewis has enough of, it’s good advice from his overprotective parents. But when they go away for a week, Lewis’s parents leave him in the care of Miss Fitchlow, a tall, freckle-faced, free-spirited woman who stands on her head and eats carrot pudding to see better in the dark. Miss Fitchlow lets Lewis explore the neighborhood park alone for the first time, where he meets Mr. Madruga, a retired Spanish shoemaker. The two become friends, and together, find ways to show everyone that they can think for themselves.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of the transatlantic slave trade, a thirteen-year-old boy named Jessie finds himself kidnapped and aboard a ship bound for Africa. Tasked with playing music during the exercise periods for the enslaved individuals, he grapples with the brutal reality of his situation. As he navigates the moral complexities of his role, Jessie must summon courage and resilience to confront the horrors around him and seek a way to survive.

A Great American Novel -- from the author of 'Borrowed Finery'. Otto and Sophie Bentwood live childless in a renovated Brooklyn brownstone. The complete works of Goethe line their bookshelf, their stainless steel kitchen is newly installed, and their Mercedes is parked outside. After Sophie is bitten on the hand while trying to feed a half-starved neighbourhood cat, a series of small and ominous disasters begin to plague their lives, revealing the faultlines and fractures in a marriage -- and a society -- wrenching itself apart. Includes an introduction by Jonathan Franzen.

The protagonist battles personal catastrophe with fierce determination, ultimately finding a way to save herself and escape her dire situation. This story is described as both deeply moving and entirely credible, capturing the essence of resilience in the face of adversity.

Exploring the complexities of family and identity, this memoir recounts the life of Paula Fox, abandoned at birth and raised in a series of unstable environments. Her experiences oscillate between the care of a minister in upstate New York and tumultuous interactions with her charismatic yet flawed parents. From Manhattan to Cuba and California, Fox navigates a world of contrasting influences, ultimately crafting a poignant narrative about her unconventional upbringing and the search for belonging amid chaos.

In this collection, Paula explores the intricate dynamics of relationships and the profound impact of personal experiences. Through a series of compelling narratives, the author delves into themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. Each story reveals the characters' vulnerabilities and resilience, inviting readers to reflect on their own connections and the complexities of human emotion. The writing is both poignant and evocative, capturing the essence of shared moments and the significance of community.

Set in 1941, the narrative follows twenty-three-year-old Helen Bynum as she embarks on a journey from upstate New York to New Orleans in search of her enigmatic Aunt Lulu. This quest not only leads her to reconnect with her aunt but also introduces her to a vibrant new world filled with passion and adventure, transforming her understanding of life and herself.

The retelling of three Italian folktales: Amzat and His brothers, Mezgalten and Olimpia, Cucol and the Door.