“The best talk is artless, the talk of people trying to reassure or comfort themselves, women in the sun, grouped around baby carriages, talking about their weeks in the hospital or the way meat has gone up, or men in saloons, talking to combat the loneliness everyone feels.”
This book delves into the psychological and emotional journey of a protagonist whose ears are bent in an unusual way, offering a fresh perspective on the human experience and the complexities of self-identity. more
Joseph Mitchell was an American writer born on July 27, 1908, and died on May 24, 1996. He is renowned for his profound insights into the everyday life of New York City and his unique narrative style. more
“Memory is a political act. Forgetfulness is the handmaiden of tyranny.”
“We remember the details of our story, we do not invent them.”
“Death will destroy my body, but my creatures will keep on living ever after, in the years to come.”
“One must keep working continuously; otherwise, one thinks of death.”