“Perhaps in the world's destruction it would be possible at last to see how it was made. Oceans, mountains. The ponderous counterspectacle of things ceasing to be. The sweeping waste, hydroptic and coldly secular. The silence.”
Book:The Road
Quote by Cormac McCarthy
Work
The Road
Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road' is a profound and moving narrative that explores themes of survival, love, and hope in a world decimated by an unspecified disaster. The story follows a father and his young son as they journey through a desolate landscape, seeking safety and warmth amidst the remnants of a civilization. The narrative is spare and poetic, offering a poignant look at the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity. more
Author
Cormac McCarthy
American novelist known for his profound literary style and rich imagination. His notable works include 'The Border Trilogy' and 'No Country for Old Men'. more
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