Books in Order: An In-depth Overview of Author Paula Fox’s Literary Journey
Paula Fox (1923-2017): An Icon of American Literature
A prevalent figure in American literature, Paula Fox, known for her YA, children’s, and literary fiction novels, along with her non-fiction works, was born in 1923 and made a significant contribution to the world of literature until her death in 2017. A graduate of the esteemed Columbia University, Paula was honoured with prestigious awards including the Newbery Medal, Hans Christian Medal, and Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis.
Uniquely intertwined with the world of literature, she was the wife of esteemed literary critic and translator Martin Greenberg; a mother to two, and an estranged birth mother to a daughter she gave up for adoption; an intimate part of musician Courtney Love’s life as her biological grandmother.
Paula Fox’s Unique Writing Style
Precision, Power, and Poignancy: Fox’s Distinct Voice
Armed with the rare ability to articulate the complexity of real emotions, Paula Fox’s writing prowess lies in her simplicity. Her richly intricate plots were vulnerable and dramatic, making readers resonate with the experiences of her novel’s characters transparently. Her evocative and clear-voiced style made her an inspirational author respected by her contemporaries.
Paula Fox’s Books in Order
A Journey through Fox’s Literary Career
Paula Fox’s journey as a published author began with her debut novel, Maurice’s Room, published in 1966. From there, she introduced an array of laudable works that have significantly contributed to her distinctive cache of stories. Below, you’ll find a look at Paula Fox’s books in order, starting from where she first released her debut novel:
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| Maurice’s Room | (1966) |    |
| Poor George | (1967) | |
| Portrait of Ivan | (1969) | |
| Blowfish Live in the Sea | (1970) | |
| Desperate Characters | (1970) | |
| The Western Coast | (1972) | |
| The Slave Dancer | (1974) | |
| The Widow’s Children | (1976) | |
| One-Eyed Cat | (1980) | |
| A Place Apart | (1980) | |
| A Servant’s Tale | (1984) | |
| The Moonlight Man | (1986) | |
| Lily and the Lost Boy / The Lost Boy | (1987) | |
| The Village by the Sea / In a Place of Darkness | (1988) | |
| In a Place of Danger | (1989) | |
| The God of Nightmares | (1990) | |
| Monkey Island | (1991) | |
| Western Wind | (1993) | |
| The Rider From Yonder | (1994) | |
| The Eagle Kite | (1995) | |
| The Gathering Darkness | (1995) | |
| Radiance Descending | (1997) | |
| The Village by the Sea | (2016) | |