“Still others reflected on how quickly the food could be snatched from a man's table, or the child from a woman's breast, or the wife from a man's bedcloset, that no strength of grasp could hold these goods in place. And others remarked to themselves how sweet these goods were, in spite of that, and saw that pleasure lost in every moment is pleasure lost forever.”
This historical fiction book delves into the daily struggles and cultural nuances of the Norse people who settled in Greenland during the medieval period. more
Jane Smiley is an accomplished American novelist known for her profound character development and rich imagination. Her works span a variety of literary genres, including historical fiction, contemporary life, and children's literature. Her novels, such as 'A Thousand Acres' and 'Bluebird', have received widespread acclaim. more
“One must lose one's life in order to save it.”
“A mother has the best of all smiles; she is a wonderful friend, lover and adviser.”