“She may know a little, may think of herself, face and body, as ‘pretty’…but he could never tell her all the rest, how many other living things, birds, nights smelling of grass and rain, sunlit moments of simple peace, also gather in what she is to him.”
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel known for its intricate structure and richly detailed narrative, weaving together historical events, science fiction elements, and philosophical musings. more
Thomas Pynchon is an American novelist born on May 8, 1937. His works are known for their complex narrative structures, rich symbolism, and profound social criticism. His representative works include 'The Crying of Lot 49' and 'Gravity's Rainbow'. more
“I've never understood why people said 'in your own words.' Who else's words would I use?”
“Suffering ceases to be suffering when we form a clear picture of it.”
“Dwelling on him would make him a bigger part of my life than I want him to be.”
“In the end, we all lose it. Remember that. In the end, we own nothing.”