“The only happy talkers are dandies who extract pleasure from the very perishability of their material and who would not be able to tolerate the isolation of all other forms of composition; for most good talkers, when they have run down, are miserable; they know that they have betrayed themselves, that they have taken material which should have a life of its own, to dispense it in noises upon the air.”
This book delves into the complexities of human ambition and the destructive consequences of betrayal, offering a rich tapestry of characters and their intertwined fates. more
Cyril Connolly was a prominent British literary critic and writer, known for his profound insights into modern literature and culture. His works include literary criticism, novels, and essays, with his most famous works being 'The Enemies' and 'The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft'. Connolly's writing style was unique, characterized by satire and wit. more
“Nothing dates like hate and in literature a little of it goes a very long way.”
“Promise is the capacity for letting people down.”
“The critic is a man who prefers the indolence of opinion to the trials of action.”