“He was always saying how his mother said, “What a man wants is a mate and what a woman wants is infinite security,' and, 'What a man is is an arrow into the future and a what a woman is is the place the arrow shoots off from,” until it made me tired.”
This book is a profound exploration of the psychological struggles of a young woman named Esther Greenwood, who experiences a breakdown while working as a guest editor at a prominent magazine. Set in the 1950s, it delves into the complexities of mental illness, societal expectations, and the search for identity. more
American poet, novelist, and playwright. Her works are known for their profound emotion and unique style, and she is considered one of the most important female writers of the 20th century. more
“Some words are spoken by the eyes. And you must understand the language of the eyes.”
“Gangsters too have families. They have a wife they return to.”
“Men seldom enjoy learning the secrets we women make for them to appear more than they are.”
“Fear can be a good thing. Fear doesn't let you forget.”