Garrison Keillor, Age Of Excellence
Garrison Keillor
"The Age of Elegance"
The air is filled with nostalgia in Garrison Keillor's article "The Age
of Elegance". He uses the beautiful fall weather in the heartland state of
Minnesota to return to his childhood fantasy of a restaurant named Murray's.
Murray's brings back Keillor's memories of what he and America once was, a place where a boy could have dreams without any worries.
Keillor vividly describes Murray's as a place of sophistication, yet it can be a place to bring dear friends to relax and enjoy a steak at the same time. He creates a bold and grand image for Murray's. Pink drapes, a coat check girl, red plush chairs, candles, white linens and mirrors give Murray's a touch of class. Yet, billboards advertising the specials and waitresses named Agnes and Gladys soften the image that Keillor is creating for Murray's.
Murray's is a symbol of America's past. It brings back fond memories of the 50's and growing up for Keillor. It was a time of......
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