“Alice Malloy had dark, stringy hair, and even her husband, who loved her more than he knew, was sometimes reminded by her lean face of a tenement doorway on a rainy day, for her countenance was long, vacant, and weakly lighted, a passage for the gentle transports and miseries of the poor.”
Quote by John Cheever
Work
John Cheever: Collected Stories and Other Writings
This volume includes a selection of John Cheever's short stories, which are celebrated for their intricate character development and insightful portrayals of American life. It also encompasses other writings by the author, providing a broader view of his literary contributions. more
Author
John Cheever
John Cheever was an American novelist renowned for his short stories, which often focused on the lives and moral dilemmas of the middle class. His writing style was concise and profound, and he had a significant impact on 20th-century American literature. more
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