“Because I have become such a solitary, and not in the Aristotelian sense: not a beast, not a god. Rather, a loner troubled by longings, incapable of finding a suitable language and despairing at the impossibility of composing messages in a playable key--as if I no longer understood the codes used by the estimable people who wanted to hear from me and would have so much to reply if only the impediments were taken away.”
This book features a compilation of letters written by Saul Bellow, offering a glimpse into his thoughts, experiences, and interactions with others throughout his career. more
Saul Bellow, born on June 10, 1915, in Canada, was an American Jewish writer. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and unique sense of humor. Bellow won the Nobel Prize in Literature. His representative works include 'Herzog', 'The Adventures of Augie March', and 'Henderson the Rain King'. more
“A fool can throw a stone in a pond that 100 wise men can not get out.”
“A good novel is worth more then the best scientific study.”
“I’ve had all the monstrosity I want.”