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“Thirty, thirty-five, forty, all had come to visit her like admonitory relatives, and all had slipped away without a trace, without a sound, and now, once again, she was waiting.”

Quote by Evan S. Connell

Work

MRS. BRIDGE

This book delves into the personal and social experiences of Mrs. Bridge, offering a glimpse into the life of a middle-aged woman navigating the complexities of her own existence and the changing world around her. more

Author

Evan S. Connell
Evan S. Connell

Evan S. Connell was an American novelist known for his distinctive literary style and profound characterizations. His works often explore human behavior and social phenomena with humor and satire. more

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“A man of forty today has nothing to worry him but falling hair, inability to button the top button, failing vision, shortness of breath, a tendency of the collar to shut off all breathing, trembling of the kidneys to whatever tune the orchestra is playing, and a general sense of giddiness when the matter of rent is brought up. Forty is Life's Golden Age.”