“One night I was sitting on the bed in my hotel room on Buker Hill, down in the middle of Los Angeles. It was an important night in my life, because I had to make a decision about the hotel. Either I paid up or I got out: that was what the note said, the note the landlady had put under my door. A great problem, deserving acute attention. I solved it by turning out the lights and going to bed.”
Quote by John Fante
Work
The Bandini Quartet: Wait Until Spring, Bandini: The Road to Los Angeles: Ask the Dust: Dreams from Bunker Hill
This collection includes four novels that delve into the complexities of human emotions and the American Dream. The stories are set in California and feature characters grappling with love, loss, and the challenges of life. Each novel offers a unique perspective on the state's cultural and historical landscape. more
Author
John Fante
John Fante was an American novelist known for his works that depicted the lives of the underclass in Los Angeles. His writing often focused on the experiences of Italian-Americans, particularly his own family background. Fante's notable works include 'Artists in the Family' and 'Waiting for Henry'. more
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