“Criticism can never instruct or benefit you. Its chief effect is that of a telegram with dubious news. Praise leaves no glow behind, for it is a writer's habit to remember nothing good of himself. I have usually forgotten those who have admired my work, and seldom anyone who disliked it. Obviously, this is because praise is never enough and censure always too much.”
Quote by Ben Hecht
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A child of the century
The book presents a deeply personal account of a protagonist who embodies the spiritual and emotional turmoil of a generation coming of age after the fall of Napoleon. It examines themes of romantic idealism, existential despair, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing society. The narrative follows the young man's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery, capturing the broader cultural malaise of the period. The work is often considered a semi-autobiographical exploration of the author's own experiences and the collective sentiment of a generation marked by a sense of lost glory and uncertain future. more
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