Evan S. Connell
Born: 08-16-1924
Evan S. Connell was an acclaimed American author known for his diverse literary contributions, including novels, short stories, and essays. Born in 1924 in Kansas City, Missouri, Connell's work often explored themes of human experience and history. His notable books include "Mrs. Bridge" and "Mr. Bridge," which collectively examine mid-20th-century American life. Connell's meticulous storytelling and keen observations earned him a lasting place in American literature.
Book summaries for books written by Evan S. Connell
Quotes
She had a great longing to be told that she was loved.
She knew that people often change their minds, but she could not remember ever having done so.
She was a conventional woman with a literal mind, who had no understanding of abstraction or of the imagination.
She thought that if she had had to do it all over again she would not have married him.
She did not understand that the only remedy for love is to love more.
She had noticed that love was always better in books.
She thought about him all day long and it made her feel both a little guilty and a little excited.
She did not believe that the future would be better than the present.
She had a feeling of detachment, as if she were living in a novel.
She was a little afraid of men, though she would have denied it.
She was a woman who could not be alone.
She had never been able to understand why people had children.