“The snows fell one upon another until the houses were muffled, the streets like tunnels. Between the storms the weather was grey, with armies of dark clouds moving across the wide sky, and the bitter wind always blowing. Quebec seemed shrunk to a mere group of shivering spires; the whole rock looked like one great white church, above the frozen river.”
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American author known for her depictions of the American Midwest. Cather's works often feature female protagonists, showcasing their resilience and growth in challenging environments. Her notable works include 'My Ántonia' and 'O Pioneers!' more
“Memory is a dog that wants to please its master.”
“Politicians love chaos... it gives them authority, it gives them power.”
“i will be the hunter, not the hunted. diana, not the stag. the arrow, not the bow.”
“he had a name, too - a good patriotic name. cry god for harry, england, and saint george.”
“The path to true happiness is etched within, marked by self-acceptance and kindness.”