“How clerks love refusing. It salves them for being clerks.”
Quote by Hortense Calisher
Work
Mysteries of Motion: A Novel
Mysteries of Motion: A Novel is a work of fiction that delves into the concept of motion, examining its various aspects and their effects on characters and the story's progression. more
Author
Hortense Calisher
Hortense Calisher was an American writer renowned for her short stories and essays. Her work is celebrated for its profound emotion and complex narrative structures. She wrote across various literary genres, including magical realism and black humor. more
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