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Jonathan Littell Biography

Writer

Jonathan Littell is a French writer renowned for his historical novel 'The Golden Lotus'. The novel is praised for its unique narrative techniques and detailed depiction of historical context.

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Book:The Kindly Ones

Source: The Kindly Ones

“I have remained someone who believes that the only things indispensable to human life are air, food, drink and excretion, and the search for truth. The rest is optional.”

Believe Humans Air Drink Human Life Indispensable Optional Search For Truth

Book:The Kindly Ones: A Novel

Source: The Kindly Ones: A Novel

“So what's the most atrocious thing you've seen?" He waved his hand: "Man, of course!”

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Book:The Kindly Ones

Source: The Kindly Ones

“If you were born in a country or at a time not only when nobody comes to kill your wife and your children, but also nobody comes to ask you to kill the wives and children of others, then render thanks to God and go in peace. But always keep this thought in mind: you might be luckier than I, but you’re not a better person.”

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Book:The Kindly Ones: A Novel

Source: The Kindly Ones: A Novel

“If you ever managed to make me cry, my tears would sear your face.”

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Book:The Kindly Ones: A Novel

Source: The Kindly Ones: A Novel

“Like translation itself, Asymptote is a fluid web reaching out to all sides, bringing texts and readers together, through the most improbable and marvelous of connections.”

Together Sides Reader Connections Reaching Reach Out Marvelous Translations Fluid Improbable

Author:Jonathan Littell

About the Author

Born: October 10, 1967
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 6

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The Kindly Ones: A NovelRelated source material

The Kindly OnesRelated source material

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