“I saw how the forms of love might be maintained with a condemned person but with the love in fact measured and disciplined, because you have to survive. It could be done so discreetly that the object of such care would not suspect, any more than she would suspect the sentence of death itself.”
Quote by Alice Munro
Work
A Wilderness Station: Selected Stories, 1968-1994
This book is a compilation of short stories that span a quarter of a century, showcasing the author's writing over a significant period of time. more
Author
Alice Munro
Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian author, was born on July 10, 1931. She is celebrated for her short stories, known for their profound psychological insight and exquisite narrative technique. Munro's works often focus on the lives of women, particularly their roles in families and society. more
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