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Marlon James is a Jamaican-American novelist known for his profound social commentary and unique narrative style. His works often focus on the history and culture of the Caribbean, particularly the impact of colonialism and racism.

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Famous Marlon James Quotes

“I reject it, grief. I replace it with rage. My rage at you walk higher and wider than any grief.”

Feelings Grief Sadness Emotions Anger Rage

Book:Black Leopard, Red Wolf

Source: Black Leopard, Red Wolf

“Living through a day was harder, for no matter how much I stomp one down another was always coming. Watching the little poison frog take on a day is how I learn to live through it. First rip the day in half, time to sleep, time to walk. Then tear it down more, then more, and more after that. Tear a day into pieces you can swallow and soon the whole thing will pass.”

Grief

Book:Moon Witch, Spider King

Source: Moon Witch, Spider King

“For when the people flock to your house in mourning, people joined by blood or by law, it don't matter what feeling you carry for them, if you carry any at all. For grief is a burden that don't care about anything other than we bear it. You don't need love to withstand it, you need shoulders. I didn't discover this until now, that mourning is the work of many, and we have only us.”

Grief

Book:Moon Witch, Spider King

Source: Moon Witch, Spider King

About the Author

Born: 1970
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 74

Books & Sources

Black Leopard, Red WolfRelated source material

A Brief History of Seven KillingsRelated source material

Moon Witch, Spider KingRelated source material

The Book of Night WomenRelated source material

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