“The time-state of attainment eliminates so accurately the time-state of aspiration, that the actual seems the inevitable, and, all conscious intellectual effort to reconstitute the invisible and unthinkable as a reality being fruitless, we are incapable of appreciating our joy by comparing it with our sorrow.”
In this epic novel, the author delves into the consciousness of the protagonist, Marcel, as he revisits his past and reflects on the complexities of human experience. The narrative is characterized by its stream-of-consciousness style, which allows for a profound exploration of memory and the passage of time. The novel is divided into three volumes: 'Swann's Way', 'In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower', and 'The Guermantes Way'. Proust's work has had a significant impact on the development of the novel as a literary form. more
Samuel Beckett was an Irish novelist, playwright, and poet, widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. His works are characterized by their minimalist style, existential themes, and use of language. His most famous works include 'Waiting for Godot' and 'Molloy'. Beckett was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1969. more
“It's not the fish you catch, it's the peace of mind you take home at the end of the day.”
“Behind the curtain's mystic fold The glowing future lies unrolled.”
“Joy and sorrow are like milk and cookies. That's how well they go together.”
“Information and knowledge: two currencies that have never gone out of style.”