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“The novelist has more and more to say to readers who have less and less time to read: where to find the energy to engage a culture in crisis when the crisis consists in the impossibility of engaging with the culture?”

Quote by Jonathan Franzen

Work

How to Be Alone: Essays

This book delves into the theme of being alone, examining its psychological, social, and philosophical implications. The essays within offer insights into the experience of solitude, its challenges, and its potential for personal growth. more

Author

Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen

American contemporary novelist, known for his profound social insight and unique literary style. His works include 'The Corrections' and 'Freedom'. more

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