“I have no choice of living or dying, you see, sir--but I do have a choice of how I do it. If I tell them not to fight, they will be sorry, but they will fight. If I tell them to fight, they will be glad, and I who am not a very brave man will have made them a little braver.”
This book is a compilation of various novels released during the specified time period, showcasing a range of literary styles and themes prevalent in the mid-20th century. more
John Steinbeck was an American author renowned for his profound depiction of American society and the lives of farmers. His works often explore themes of poverty, social injustice, and human nature. Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1962 for his significant contribution to American literature. more
“A naked blade sheathed in velvet, that was Raphael's voice.”
“Some things were worth the dance with danger.”
“How true it is that words are but the vague shadows of the volumes we mean.”