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“Then the feeling moves on. It does not collapse; it is not whisked away. It simply moves on, like a train that stops at a small country station, stands for a while, and then continues out of sight.”

Quote by Michael Cunningham

Work

The Hours

The Hours is a complex narrative that weaves together the lives of three women: a modern-day housewife, a 1940s Los Angeles housewife, and a 1920s English writer. The story delves into the psychological and emotional journeys of these characters, highlighting their connections to the literary masterpiece 'Mrs. Dalloway' by Virginia Woolf. The novel is renowned for its exploration of themes such as the passage of time, the nature of memory, and the role of art in one's life. more

Author

Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham

Michael Cunningham is an American writer renowned for his novel 'The Hours', which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1998. His works often explore themes of identity, memory, and gender. more

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