Harold Brodkey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Harold Brodkey.

Harold Brodkey was an American writer known for his powerful storytelling and introspective narratives. Born on October 25, 1930, in Staunton, Illinois, Brodkey started his literary career as a book editor and later became recognized for his short stories and novels. His most notable work, "The Runaway Soul," was published posthumously in 1991 after a long and meticulous writing process. Throughout his career, Brodkey's writing style captivated readers with its lyrical prose and intricate character development. He passed away on January 26, 1996, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking literary fiction.

I awake with a not entirely sickened knowledge that I am mer

I awake with a not entirely sickened knowledge that I am merely young again and in a funny way at peace, an observer who is aware of time's chariot, aware that some metamorphosis has occurred.

Harold Brodkey


Athletes have studied how to leap and how to survive the lea

Athletes have studied how to leap and how to survive the leap some of the time and return to the ground. They don't always do it well. But they are our philosophers of actual moments and the body and soul in them, and of our maneuvers in our emergencies and longings.

Harold Brodkey

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