“For discipline is imposed not just on oneself but on those in one's orbit.”
Book:Exit Ghost
Quote by Philip Roth
Work
Exit Ghost
In this thought-provoking novel, an aging writer confronts his own mortality and the mysteries of the afterlife. The story delves into the complexities of human existence, reflecting on the legacy of a life well-lived and the nature of existence beyond death. more
Author
Philip Roth
Philip Roth (1933-2018) was one of America's most influential contemporary novelists, renowned for his profound explorations of Jewish-American identity, sexuality, politics, and the human condition. His breakthrough work, "Portnoy's Complaint" (1969), became a landmark in American literature. Roth received two National Book Awards and was a multiple-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. Over his six-decade career, he published more than 30 books that significantly shaped American fiction. He passed away in New York City on May 22, 2018, at age 85. more
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