“People, fearing their own extinction, are willing to accept and perpetuate hand-me-down answers to the meaning of life and death; and, fearing a weakening of the tribal structures that sustain them, reinforce with their tales the conventional notions of justice, freedom, law and order, nature, family, etc. The writer, lone rider, has the power, if not always the skills, wisdom, or desire, to disturb this false contentment.”
Quote by Robert Coover
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Robert Coover
Robert Coover is an American author born on February 4, 1932. Known for his unique narrative techniques and experimental writing style, his works span across novels, short stories, and plays. more
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