“I am convinced that everything that is worth while in the world has been accomplished by the free, inquiring, critical spirit, and that the preservation of this spirit is more important than any social system whatsoever. But the men of ritual and the men of barbarism are capable of shutting up the men of science and silencing them forever.”
A speculative fiction work that depicts a fictionalized version of the United States under a dictatorial regime, examining the rise of an authoritarian leader and the consequences for American democracy. more
American novelist known for his profound depiction of middle-class life in the United States. His notable works include 'Babbitt' and 'Main Street'. more
“The one thing that can be more disconcerting than intelligent hatred is demanding love.”