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The long-winded lady
Book • 1969
This book is a compilation of Maeve Brennan's writings for The New Yorker's 'Talk of the Town' column, where she observed and chronicled life in New York City from the 1950s to the 1980s.
The pieces are short, witty, and insightful, capturing the essence of everyday life in Manhattan, including scenes from restaurants, hotels, and streets.
Brennan's writing style is characterized by her keen observation of small details and her ability to evoke the melancholy and magic of ordinary moments.
The collection also reflects her liminal existence as an Irish emigrant in America, never fully belonging to either place.
The pieces are short, witty, and insightful, capturing the essence of everyday life in Manhattan, including scenes from restaurants, hotels, and streets.
Brennan's writing style is characterized by her keen observation of small details and her ability to evoke the melancholy and magic of ordinary moments.
The collection also reflects her liminal existence as an Irish emigrant in America, never fully belonging to either place.
