Evan S. Connell
Mrs Bridge
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141198651
- author:
- Evan S. Connell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction / General, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Evan S. Connell's Mrs Bridge is a poignant portrayal of suburban life in 20th-century America. The novel follows the story of Mrs Bridge, an unremarkable housewife living in Kansas City, as she navigates the challenges of modern life. Despite her seemingly perfect marriage and children, Mrs Bridge finds herself increasingly disillusioned with the world around her. Through a series of comic vignettes, Connell explores the narrow morality, confusion, and futility at the heart of a life of plenty. As Mrs Bridge struggles to come to terms with her own desires and expectations, she is forced to confront the reality of her own limitations. This thought-provoking novel offers a nuanced exploration of the human experience, one that is both humorous and heartbreaking. A companion novel, Mr Bridge, tells the story from the other side of the marriage, offering a unique insight into the complexities of relationships.
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