Dorothy Gilman
Dorothy Gilman
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dorothy Gilman was born on November 8, 1897, in Newark, New Jersey. She is often associated with her pen name, Dorothy Gilman, which she used for most of her writing career.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: November 8, 1897
Died: February 3, 1987
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Dorothy Gilman was an American author known primarily for her novels, particularly in the genres of mystery and humor.
Early Life and Background
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Dorothy Gilman was born into a family that valued education. Her parents encouraged her to develop a love for reading from an early age. She showed a keen interest in writing as well, starting with short stories and poetry. Gilman attended Wellesley College, graduating in 1918.
Major Accomplishments
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Gilman's writing career spanned several decades, producing numerous novels that gained widespread recognition. One of her most notable works is the _Mrs. Pollifax_ series, which introduced readers to a retired socialite turned international spy. Her other notable works include _The Unexpected Mrs. Polifax_, _What-If?,_ and _A Strange Peace._
Notable Works or Actions
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Gilman's writing style was characterized by her wit, humor, and ability to craft engaging stories with well-developed characters. The success of the _Mrs. Pollifax_ series, which included eight novels, can be attributed in part to Gilman's skillful blending of humor, mystery, and adventure.
Impact and Legacy
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Gilman's writing has left an enduring mark on the literary world. Her novels have been translated into several languages, further expanding her global readership. Her ability to balance wit with intelligence made her a favorite among readers seeking both entertainment and intellectual stimulation.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dorothy Gilman's contributions to literature extend beyond the literary world. She has inspired generations of writers with her creative approach to storytelling and her willingness to experiment with genres. Her commitment to her craft and her dedication to producing quality work have cemented her place in the annals of American literature.
Gilman's writing legacy is a testament to her creativity, wit, and enduring appeal. Her stories continue to captivate readers around the world, ensuring that her name remains synonymous with quality literature for years to come.
Quotes by Dorothy Gilman
I mean, have you ever stopped to realize – not just the miracle that life is – but how basically comic it is despite its griefs? The wonder of it, as Amman Singh says, is that we take it so seriously. One day, poised on my tightrope, I hope to manage a glorious cartwheel, or at the very least a pirouette.
But this was exactly the age, she thought, when life ought to be spent, not hoarded. There had been enough years of comfortable living, and complacency was nothing but delusion. One could not always change the world, she felt, but one could change oneself.
Do you like Magda too?” His gaze left the gate to sweep the courtyard. “She seems pleasant enough when she’s not drugged. But then she nearly always is, isn’t she?” He.
Hell is more like boredom, or not having enough to do, and too much time to contemplate one’s deficiencies.
It wasn’t that she had so much character, thought Mrs. Pollifax, but rather that always in her life she had found it difficult to submit. The list of her small rebellions was endless. Surely there was room for one more?
That’s what terrorism is, basically – pure theater. Nothing in particular is ever accomplished by it, other than to focus attention on a small group of people who seize absolute power by threatening everything that holds civilization together.
In the morning when Mrs. Pollifax awoke she realized at once that a fateful day was beginning. She lay and thought about this dispassionately, almost wonderingly, because to every life there eventually came a moment when one had to accept the fact that the shape, the pattern, the direction of the future was entirely out of one’s hands, to be decided unalterably by chance, by fate or by God. There was nothing to do but accept, and from this to proceed, doing the very best that could be done.
There was nothing rational about a wall, whether it encircled Berlin, San Quentin or the ghettos of Warsaw. A wall was a symbol, fortified as much by the idea behind it as by bricks and guns.
I have a flexible mind – I believe it’s one of the advantages of growing old,” she explained. “I find youth quite rigid at times.