Mrs. Bridge A Novel
Mrs. Bridge A Novel by Evan S. Connell is presented in this special fiftieth anniversary edition published by Catapult on January 5, 2010. This 256-page work explores the intricacies of family life through a series of vignettes that capture everyday events and interactions. Connell’s storytelling reveals the complexities of a seemingly close-knit family, highlighting themes of loneliness, misunderstandings, and isolation.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of moments that collectively form a poignant portrait of domestic life. The narrative delves into the emotional landscapes of its characters, showcasing their struggles with boredom and longing. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nuances of human relationships and the often-hidden divisions that can exist within a family. With its focus on literary fiction, Mrs. Bridge offers a thoughtful examination of the human condition through its detailed and evocative prose.
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“Again and again. . . I find myself being a Mrs. Bridge evangelist, telling them that it’s a perfect novel, and then pressing copies on them. . . What writing! Economical, piquant, beautiful, true.” —Meg Wolitzer, The New York Times
In Mrs. Bridge, Evan S. Connell, a consummate storyteller, artfully crafts a portrait using the finest of details in everyday events and confrontations. The novel is comprised of vignettes, images, fragments of conversations, events—all building powerfully toward the completed group portrait of a family, closely knit on the surface but deeply divided by loneliness, boredom, misunderstandings, isolation, sexual longing, and terminal isolation. In this special fiftieth anniversary edition, we are reminded once again why Mrs. Bridge has been hailed by readers and critics alike as one of the greatest novels in American literature.
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