Robert Nathan was an American novelist and poet known for his lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling. Born in 1894, he began his literary career in the early 20th century, producing a body of work that often explored themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. His notable novels include 'The Bishop's Wife,' which was later adapted into a popular film, and 'The Enchanted Voyage,' showcasing his ability to blend fantasy with poignant human experiences. Nathan's writing was characterized by a unique blend of whimsy and depth, making his narratives both engaging and thought-provoking. Throughout his career, Nathan's works were celebrated for their poetic quality and emotional resonance. He was part of a literary movement that sought to elevate the novel as an art form, and his contributions helped to shape the landscape of American literature in the 20th century. His legacy endures through his ability to capture the complexities of the human experience, and his influence can be seen in the works of later writers who similarly sought to blend the fantastical with the real.
“What is it which makes a man and a woman know that they, of all other men and women in the world, belong to each other? Is it no more than chance and meeting? no more than being alive together in the world at the same time? Is it only a curve of the throat, a line of the chin, the way the eyes are set, a way of speaking? Or is it something deeper and stranger, something beyond meeting, something beyond chance and fortune? Are there others, in other times of the world, whom we should have loved, who would have loved us? Is there, perhaps, one soul among all others--among all who have lived, the endless generations, from world's end to world's end--who must love us or die? And whom we must love, in turn--whom we must seek all our lives long--headlong and homesick--until the end?”
“There is no distance on this earth as far away as yesterday.”
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