Neith Boyce Hapgood was an American novelist and playwright who, alongside her husband Hutchins Hapgood and others, co-founded the Provincetown Players. Her work delved into complex interpersonal dynamics and the psychological underpinnings of her characters. Boyce Hapgood explored themes of identity, artistic life, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment within the context of her era. Her dramatic and prose contributions offer insightful explorations of the human condition to the American literary landscape.
This powerful novel explores the relationship between two women, one of whom has been widowed and is struggling to find her place in New York society, while the other is a talented artist whose unconventional lifestyle challenges the norms of the time. With beautiful prose and poignant themes of loss, love, and self-discovery, The Bond is a must-read for fans of classic literature.