Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Thought for the day ...

I shall not die of a cold. I shall die of having lived.
- Willa Cather, born on this date in 1873

What better way is there to die? She is the great American novelist.





3 comments:

  1. Frank could you suggest your favourite books of hers to start reading her? Thanks!

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  2. One of my role models in life. I too want to die from having lived. That's a good goal.

    "Death Comes for the Archbishop" would be my recommendation, or the short stories. As a place to start. I partly love "Death Comes" because of its Southwestern setting, which she evokes wonderfully, and partly for the sheer beauty of the writing.

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