“Fiction and nonfiction are not so easily divided. Fiction may not be real, but it's true; it goes beyond the garland of facts to get to emotional and psychological truths. As for nonfiction, for history, it may be real, but its truth is slippery, hard to access, with no fixed meaning bolted to it. If history doesn't become story, it dies to everyone except the historian.”
In this unique and philosophical work, the author delves into the complexities of human morality and the role of art in society through the eyes of an aging writer and a taxidermist. more
Yann Martel is a Canadian author known for his unique literary style and profound themes. His novel 'Life of Pi' won the Booker Prize in 2002 and became an international bestseller, propelling him to global recognition. Martel's works often explore deep questions of humanity and existence. more
“A work of art works because it is true, not because it is real.”
“Why do I always feel like you're trying to staple my umbilical cord to the corner of your desk?”
“there's something nice about knowing that i'm not the only one who doesn't quite fit the part.”
“so i do what i do best. i move in the opposite direction.”
“i'm sure i'm worth a lot more dead than alive”
“something is always falling apart in me.”
“is it like this every night, while we're asleep?”