“And there is no living creature, though the whims of eons had put its eyes on boggling stalks and clamped it in a carapace, diminished it to a pinpoint and given it a taste for mud and stuck it down a well or hid it under a stone, but that creature will live on if it can.”
Quote by Marilynne Robinson
Work
Housekeeping: A Novel
Housekeeping: A Novel is a work of literary fiction that follows the lives of two orphaned sisters, Ruth and Lucille, as they are raised by a series of relatives in the fictional town of Fingerbone, Idaho. The story centers on their unconventional aunt, Sylvie, who becomes their guardian and introduces a transient, unkempt lifestyle that challenges traditional notions of home and stability. The narrative delves into memory, loss, and the fluid boundaries between the domestic and the wild, offering a meditative exploration of what it means to belong. more
Author
Marilynne Robinson
Marilynne Robinson is an American novelist known for her profound religious and moral themes. Her works often explore personal faith, social justice, and human relationships, earning her widespread acclaim. Born on November 26, 1943, Robinson's novels 'Gilead' and 'Housekeeping' have received extensive praise. more
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