Francine Prose Quotes

A collection of quotes by Francine Prose.

Francine Prose is an American writer and literary critic, best known for her insightful novels and thought-provoking works of non-fiction. She was born in 1947 in Brooklyn, New York. Prose has written numerous novels, including "Blue Angel" and "Reading Like a Writer," which garnered critical acclaim. Her works explore diverse themes such as social issues, politics, and human psychology. Prose has received several prestigious awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Known for her distinctive writing style and incisive observations, she continues to be a highly regarded voice in contemporary American literature.

I remember, when I was a little kid, I was good at sports, a

I remember, when I was a little kid, I was good at sports, and I could jump off the high board. And then puberty hit, and suddenly I was looking to boys for direction. I remember that as a great loss.

Francine Prose

Sports

I know a lot of Eastern Europeans, and because of what they

I know a lot of Eastern Europeans, and because of what they have been through and what they have seen, they have an attitude where they are not easily fooled.

Francine Prose

Attitude