Source: Lighthousekeeping (2004), p. 49
Quotes from book
Lighthousekeeping
Lighthousekeeping is a 2004 novel by Jeanette Winterson. The novel is the first in a seven novel cycle. The novel depicts the perilous unbalanced psychology of the narrating character Silver, who becomes an apprentice to a lighthouse keeper.The novel follows in Winterson's typically mythological and metaphorical writing, exploring themes of storytelling, love and history. The novel received mixed reviews, with some reviewers seeing it as a continuation of Winterson's success of as a literary writer, while others frustrated by her writing.
“It is easy to be selfish. It is hard to love who I am. No wonder I am surprised if you do.”
Source: Lighthousekeeping (2004), p. 199
Source: Lighthousekeeping (2004)
Context: You say we are not one, you say truly there are two of us. Yes, there were two of us, but we were one. As for myself, I am splintered by great waves. I am coloured glass from a church window long since shattered. I find pieces of myself everywhere, and I cut myself handling them.
Lighthousekeeping (2004)
Lighthousekeeping (2004)
Lighthousekeeping (2004)
Source: Lighthousekeeping (2004), p. 197
