by Gail Godwin
First published 1984
Mr. Bedford finds himself drawn into the world of creative forces that seem to appear when he least expects them. These encounters challenge his understanding of inspiration and artistic creation. As he navigates these mysterious meetings, Bedford must decide whether to embrace or resist the influence these muses have on his life. The story explores how creativity enters ordinary existence and transforms it. Bedford discovers that accepting artistic inspiration requires courage and changes him in ways he never anticipated. At its heart, this is a story about the relationship between the everyday world and the realm of imagination.
Genres: fiction, art, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, transformation
Period: 20th-Century, 21st-Century
323 pages · Hardcover · G.K. Hall