“Do you know what the definition of insane is? Yes. It’s the inability to relate to another human being. It’s the inability to love.”
Book:Revolutionary Road
Quote by Richard Yates
Work
Revolutionary Road
This novel delves into the story of Frank and April Wheeler, a seemingly perfect couple in the 1950s, as they navigate the challenges of their unfulfilling lives and the societal pressures of their time. more
Author
Richard Yates
Richard Yates (1926-1992) was an American novelist renowned for his unflinching portrayals of suburban American life and the disillusionment of the post-war middle class. His debut novel "Revolutionary Road" (1961) is now considered a classic of American literature. A World War II veteran, Yates wrote with raw honesty about the broken American Dream and the quiet desperation of ordinary lives. Though underappreciated during his lifetime, his work influenced generations of writers and gained recognition after his death. more
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