“marriage is mostly puttin' up with things, I reckon, when it ain't makin' believe.”
Quote by Ellen Glasgow
Work
The Miller of Old Church
This book delves into the life of a miller in a small village, examining the impact of modernization on a traditional way of life. The story follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates the evolving landscape of his community, reflecting on the loss of old customs and the emergence of new values. more
Author
Ellen Glasgow
Ellen Glasgow, an American novelist, was born on April 22, 1873, and died on November 21, 1945. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and critical portrayal of the Southern society. more
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“What a man marries for's hard to tell ... an' what a woman marries for's past findin' out.”
“Given two tempers and the time, the ordinary marriage produces anarchy.”
Source: The Descendant
Source: Letters of Ellen Glasgow
“nations decay from within more often than they surrender to outward assault.”
“Nothing is more trying than nerves to people who have none.”
Source: Vein of Iron
“the great novels have marched with the years. They are the contemporaries of time.”
Source: Works
“For me, the novel is experience illumined by imagination.”
Source: Letters of Ellen Glasgow