Irene Hunt Quotes

A collection of quotes by Irene Hunt.

Irene Hunt (1907-2001) was an American author best known for her historical fiction novels for young readers. She was born in southern Illinois and grew up in a rural farming community. Hunt taught English and history in public schools for many years before pursuing a career in writing. Her most acclaimed work is the novel "Across Five Aprils" (1964), which is set during the American Civil War and received numerous awards. Hunt's writing often explored themes of family, resilience, and the impact of war on ordinary people. She left a lasting legacy in children's literature.

...I wondered why so much had been written about love's pain

...I wondered why so much had been written about love's pain and so little about the glorious relief of being delivered from love's pain.

Irene Hunt

Love Pain