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.

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