About “Birchwood”
Birchwood is a novel by John Banville that centers on Gabriel Godkin's return to his dilapidated family estate after years away. The story explores Gabriel's recollections of his family's secrets, his childhood experiences with love and loss, and the atmosphere of isolation and despair surrounding his upbringing in a blighted Ireland.
Book details
- Published
- 1973
- Latest edition
- 1973 · ISBN 9780307279125
- ISBN
- 9780307279125
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Birchwood?
Birchwood by John Banville has 176 pages.