“The trouble is that when most people are apathetic ordinary people ... have to go too far, have to ruin their lives and be made an object of scorn just to get the point across. Did they really think I'd rather be camping by a polluted river than sitting in my own flat with my things about me?”
Written by Gabriel García Márquez, this novel is a rich tapestry of dreamlike narratives that intertwine various elements of folklore and magic realism. It follows the story of a young girl who falls in love with a cherry tree, leading to a series of surreal adventures and encounters with mythical creatures. more
Jeanette Winterson is a renowned British author known for her distinctive literary style and profound social commentary. Her works span a wide range of themes, including novels, essays, and poetry. Winterson's novel 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' is a story about growth, faith, and sexuality that has received widespread acclaim. more
“General good is the plea of the scoundrel, hypocite, flatterer.”
“The Old and New Testaments are the Great Code of Art.”
“The pure soul shall mount on native wings, . . . and cut a path into the heaven of glory.”
“A man, like a watch, is to be valued for his manner of going.”