“The jagged mountains were pure blue in the dawn and everywhere birds twittered and the sun when it rose caught the moon in the west so that they lay opposed to each other across the earth, the sun whitehot and the moon a pale replica, as if they were the ends of a common bore beyond whose terminals burned worlds past all reckoning.”
Quote by Cormac McCarthy
Work
Blood Meridian: Picador Classic
Blood Meridian is a harrowing narrative set in the American frontier during the 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Judge Holden, who becomes entangled in a brutal and lawless world. The novel delves into themes of violence, morality, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. 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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