Winnie Bout, a daydreamer living in her own world, is a larger-than-life woman who imagines herself as a maiden of queenly figure. She gazes at the bright-lit windows of New York's office buildings, seeing them as her castle. Her favorite building is the grand cathedral of business, where she envisions her prince, Abdul-el-Kafar. Winnie lives a...More
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe (1941).
Richard Edward Connell Jr. (October 17, 1893 – November 22, 1949) was an American author and journalist. He is best remembered for his short story "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924). Connell was one of the most popular American short story writers of his time. He had equal success as a journalist and screenwriter, and was nominated for an Academy Award in 1942 (Best Original Story) for the movie Meet John Doe (1941).
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Winnie Bout, a daydreamer living in her own world, is a larger-than-life woman who imagines herself as a maiden of queenly figure. She gazes at the bright-lit windows of New York's office buildings, seeing them as her castle. Her favorite building is the grand cathedral of business, where she envisions her prince, Abdul-el-Kafar. Winnie lives a dreary life working at Dignowity's delicatessen store, but her true happiness comes when she's alone in her room, lost in romantic fantasies...
Richard Connell
