By Grand Central Station I Sat Down And Wept by Elizabeth Smart
The book is a lyrical and intense prose-poem that delves into the depths of the narrator's passionate affair with a married man. It explores the tumultuous emotions of love, jealousy, and despair that accompany an illicit relationship. The narrative is rich with biblical and literary allusions, reflecting the protagonist's internal struggle to reconcile her overwhelming feelings with the moral and societal constraints of her time. The work is known for its poetic language and its raw, honest portrayal of the complexities of love and desire.
The 2455th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 100-200
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)