“To be a housewife is a difficult, a wrenching, sometimes an ungrateful job if it is looked on only as a job. Regarded as a profession, it is the noblest as it is the most ancient of the catalogue. Let none persuade us differently or the world is lost indeed.”
This novel, set in the early 20th century, follows the story of a young woman navigating love and societal expectations. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges faced by women in that era. more
Phyllis McGinley was an American author known for her humorous and warm-hearted prose. Her works often revolve around the theme of daily life, winning widespread acclaim for their unique perspective and profound insight. more
“On matters of intonation and technicalities I am more than a martinet - I am a martinetissimo.”
“Both my marriages were failures! Number one departed, and number two stayed”
“Only when I experience do I compose - only when I compose do I experience.”
“A man in love is incomplete until he has married. Then he's finished.”
“Everything I can't see / is at least as real as what I can.”