Cynthia Propper Seton (1926–82) was an American writer, feminist, and columnist known for her insightful explorations of marriage, motherhood, and gender roles. Her novels and essays examined the complexities of women’s lives with irony and compassion.
Born in New York City, Seton graduated from Smith College (1948.) She began her career as a columnist for The Berkshire Eagle (1956–68,) writing “Skirting the Issue” on modern motherhood. Her first book, I Think Rome Is Burning (1962,) collected these columns.
Seton transitioned to fiction with The Sea Change of Angela Lewes (1971,) followed by The Half-Sisters (1974,) A Fine Romance (1976,) a finalist for the National Book Award, A Glorious Third (1980,) and A Private Life (1982.) Her novels often depicted affluent, middle-aged women confronting personal dissatisfaction and societal expectations.
She also wrote essays on family and marriage, including The Mother of the Graduate (1970,) which explored parenting and generational shifts.
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Banality is a terribly likely consequence of the underused of a good mind. That is why in particular it is a female affliction.
—Cynthia Propper Seton
Topics: Boredom
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