The return to a favorite novel is generally tied up with changes in oneself that must be counted as improvements, but have the feel of losses. It is like going back to a favorite house, country, person; nothing is where it belongs, including one's heart.


A Bolt From the Blue and Other Essays (2002)

Mary McCarthy Quotes

The return to a favorite novel is generally tied up with changes in oneself that must be counted as improvements, but have the feel of losses. It is...

The return to a favorite novel is generally tied up with changes in oneself that must be counted as improvements, but have the feel of losses. It is...

The return to a favorite novel is generally tied up with changes in oneself that must be counted as improvements, but have the feel of losses. It is...

The return to a favorite novel is generally tied up with changes in oneself that must be counted as improvements, but have the feel of losses. It is...