Frederick Buechner bibliography

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This is a list of published works by writer and theologian Frederick Buechner. [1] [2] [3]

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Fiction

Memoir

Nonfiction

Poetry

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Frederick Buechner</span> American writer (1926–2022)

Carl Frederick Buechner was an American author, Presbyterian minister, preacher, and theologian. The author of thirty-nine published books, his work encompassed different genres, including fiction, autobiography, essays and sermons, and his career spanned more than six decades. He was best known for his novels, including A Long Day's Dying, The Book of Bebb, Godric, and Brendan, his memoirs, including The Sacred Journey and Telling Secrets, and his theological works, such as Secrets in the Dark, The Magnificent Defeat, and Telling the Truth.

<i>Godric</i> (novel) 1980 novel by Frederick Buechner

Godric is the tenth novel by the American author and theologian, Frederick Buechner. Set in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, the novel tells the semi-fictionalised life story of the medieval Roman Catholic saint, Godric of Finchale. It was first published in 1980 by Atheneum, New York, and was a finalist for the 1981 Pulitzer Prize.

<i>The Book of Bebb</i>

The Book of Bebb is a tetralogy of novels by the American author and theologian, Frederick Buechner. Published in 1971 by Atheneum, New York, Lion Country is the first in the Book of Bebb series. It was followed by Open Heart (1972), Love Feast (1974), and Treasure Hunt (1977). In 1972 Lion Country was named a finalist in the National Book Award for Fiction. The Book of Bebb is an edited single volume edition containing the four novels, and it was published by Atheneum, New York, in 1979.

<i>The Son of Laughter</i> (novel)

The Son of Laughter is the twelfth novel by the American author and theologian, Frederick Buechner. The novel was first published in 1993 by Harper, San Francisco. In the same year it was named ‘Book of the Year’ by the Conference on Christianity and Literature.

<i>The Final Beast</i>

The Final Beast is the fourth novel by the American author and theologian, Frederick Buechner. It was first published in 1965 by Atheneum, New York.

<i>The Sacred Journey</i> Partial autobiography of Frederick Buechner

The Sacred Journey: A Memoir of Early Days is an autobiography by author Frederick Buechner, the first of a four part series. Published in 1982, the work describes the author's life from his childhood up until his conversion to Christianity in 1953, at the age of twenty-seven.

<i>Now and Then</i> (memoir)

Now and Then: a memoir of vocation (1983), is the second of four partial autobiographies written by Frederick Buechner. Published in 1983, the work describes the author's life from his conversion to Christianity in 1953, at the age of twenty-seven, up to his residency in Vermont at the age of fifty-seven.

Telling Secrets: a memoir (1991), is the third of four partial autobiographies written by Frederick Buechner. Published in 1991, the work considers in depth several scenes and events from the author's life, from his father’s suicide through to his time spent as a visiting professor at Wheaton College.

<i>The Alphabet of Grace</i> Religion book by Frederick Buechner

The Alphabet of Grace is a collection of addresses on Christianity and faith by Frederick Buechner. It was first conceived as a trilogy of sermons, delivered at the Harvard Memorial Church in the winter of 1969. It was subsequently published by Seabury Press, NY, in 1970.

<i>The Magnificent Defeat</i>

The Magnificent Defeat is a collection of meditations on Christianity and faith by Frederick Buechner. It was first conceived as a series of sermons, delivered at the Phillips Exeter Academy throughout 1959. It was subsequently published by Seabury Press, NY, in 1966. The Magnificent Defeat is Buechner’s first non-fiction publication.

<i>The Hungering Dark</i>

The Hungering Dark is a collection on meditations on Christianity and faith by Frederick Buechner. Preceded by The Magnificent Defeat, it is the second in a series of sermon anthologies preached in 1959 during the author's time at the Phillips Exeter Academy. The Hungering Dark is Buechner's second non-fiction publication, and it was published by Seabury Press, NY, in 1968.

<i>Wishful Thinking</i> (book)

Wishful Thinking: a theological ABC, reissued in 1993 as Wishful Thinking: a seeker’s ABC, is a collection of meditations on faith, Christianity, and theology by Frederick Buechner. It is the first of Buechner’s lexical trilogy, which includes Peculiar Treasures (1979) and Whistling in the Dark (1988). Published in 1973 by Harper and Row, Wishful Thinking is Buechner’s fourth non-fiction work.

<i>The Faces of Jesus</i>

The Faces of Jesus: a life story is a collection of meditations by Frederick Buechner on the life and person of Jesus Christ. The work gathers and discusses a selection of artistic portrayals of Jesus, including a variety of forms, from tapestry to sculpture. Published in 1974 by Simon and Schuster, Faces of Jesus is Buechner’s fifth non-fiction work.

<i>Telling the Truth</i>

Telling the Truth: the Gospel as tragedy, comedy, and fairy tale, is a collection of essays by Frederick Buechner on the subject of homiletics. It was first composed for and delivered at the Yale Divinity School Lyman Beecher Lecture series in 1976. Telling the Truth was subsequently published in 1977 by HarperCollins. It is Buechner's sixth non-fiction work.

<i>Peculiar Treasures</i> 1979 book by Frederick Buechner

Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who's Who, is a collection of meditations on the stories of biblical figures, written by Frederick Buechner. It is the second of Buechner's lexical trilogy, which includes Wishful Thinking (1973) and Whistling in the Dark (1988). Published in 1979 by Harper and Row, Peculiar Treasures is Buechner's seventh non-fiction work.

<i>Whistling in the Dark</i> (Buechner book)

Whistling in the Dark: a doubter's dictionary, first issued as Whistling in the Dark: an ABC theologized, is a collection of meditations on faith, Christianity, and theology by Frederick Buechner. It is the third and final instalment of Buechner's lexical trilogy, which includes Wishful Thinking (1973) and Peculiar Treasures (1979). Published in 1988 by Harper and Row, Whistling in the Dark is Buechner's ninth non-fiction work.

<i>The Clown in the Belfry</i> 1992 anthology by Frederick Buechner

The Clown in the Belfry is an anthology of sermons, lectures, and articles, authored by Frederick Buechner. Published in 1992 by Harper and Row, The Clown in the Belfry is Buechner's tenth non-fiction work.

<i>The Longing for Home</i> 1996 book by Frederick Buechner

The Longing for Home: recollections and reflections is an anthology of sermons, poetry, devotional pieces, essays, and autobiographical reflections authored by Frederick Buechner. Published in 1996 by Harper Collins, The Longing for Home is Buechner's twelfth non-fiction work.

<i>Speak What We Feel</i> Collection of essays by Frederick Buechner

Speak What We Feel : reflections on faith and literature is a collection of literary critical and theological essays authored by Frederick Buechner. Published in 2001 by HarperCollins, Speak What We Feel is Buechner's thirteenth non-fiction work.

<i>Secrets in the Dark</i> Collection of sermons and lectures authored by Frederick Buechner

Secrets in the Dark: A Life in Sermons is a collection of sermons and lectures authored by Frederick Buechner. Published in 2006 by Harper Collins, Secrets in the Dark is Buechner's fifteenth non-fiction work.

References

  1. "Buechner, Frederick: Overview". worldcat.org. WorldCat Identities. Archived from the original on 2016-10-07. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  2. "Frederick Buechner, Author". harpercollins.com. Harper Collins Publishers.
  3. "New book celebrates 90-year legacy of Frederick Buechner". presbyterianmission.org. Presbyterian Mission. Archived from the original on 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2018-10-14.
  4. "1945, English, Book edition: Bred in the bone : an anthology / edited by Henry Fischer and Bruce Berlind, with poems by Bruce Berlind, Frederick Buechner, Henry Fischer [and others]". trove.nla.gov.au. Trove:National Library of Australia.
  5. Ten Poets Anthology, ed. Anthony Harrigan, East Dorset, VT: n.p., 1947, pp. 6–7.
  6. Quarterly Review of Literature (Princeton), v. 19 (1974), pp. 477–480.
  7. Blair and Ketchum's Country Journal , v. 10 (August 1983), p. 81.
  8. Clendenin, Dan. "Found". www.journeywithjesus.net. Retrieved 2023-03-09.

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