Virginia Sorensen
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Brief Biography
Virginia Sorensen was born in Provo, Utah, and moved to Manti, Utah, and American Fork, Utah, while growing up. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in 1934, Sorensen moved frequently, living in places like Indiana, Michigan, Alabama, and Pennsylvania. Sorensen published her debut novel, A Little Lower Than the Angels, in 1942 and went on to publish additional novels, children’s books, and short stories. Sorensen's work garnered recognition and grants, including two Guggenheim Fellowships that allowed her to conduct research in Mexico and Denmark. She was living in Hendersonville, North Carolina, at the time of her passing in 1991.
Publications
A Little Lower than Angels. New York; Knopf, 1942.
The Neighbors. New York; Reynal & Hitchcock, 1946.
On This Star. New York; Reynal & Hitchcock, 1946.
The Evening and the Morning. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1949.
The Proper Gods. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1951.
Curious Missie. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1953.
The House Next Door; Utah 1896. New York; Scribner, 1954.
Many Heavens; a New Mormon Novel. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1954.
Plain Girl. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1955.
Miracles on Maple Hill. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1956.
Kingdom Come. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1960.
Where Nothing is Long Ago; Memories of a Mormon Childhood. New York; Harcourt Brace, 1963.
Lotte's Locket. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1964.
Around the Corner. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1971.
The Man with the Key. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1974.
Friends of the Road. New York; Atheneum, 1978.
The Neighbors. New York; Reynal & Hitchcock, 1946.
On This Star. New York; Reynal & Hitchcock, 1946.
The Evening and the Morning. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1949.
The Proper Gods. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1951.
Curious Missie. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1953.
The House Next Door; Utah 1896. New York; Scribner, 1954.
Many Heavens; a New Mormon Novel. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1954.
Plain Girl. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1955.
Miracles on Maple Hill. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1956.
Kingdom Come. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1960.
Where Nothing is Long Ago; Memories of a Mormon Childhood. New York; Harcourt Brace, 1963.
Lotte's Locket. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1964.
Around the Corner. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1971.
The Man with the Key. New York; Harcourt, Brace, 1974.
Friends of the Road. New York; Atheneum, 1978.
Themes
Virginia Sorensen wrote short stories, children's books, and novels inspired by the places she was living. Major themes in her novels include Mormonism and the complexities of life.
Publisher
Alabama Authors of the 19th and 20th Centuries, edited by Beverley Park Rilett, http://AlabamaAuthors.org
Collection
Citation
Sorenson, Virginia, “Virginia Sorensen,” Alabama Authors of the 19th & 20th Centuries, accessed September 19, 2024, https://alabamaauthors.org/items/show/656.