“The view after seventy is breathtaking. What is lacking is someone, anyone, of the older generation to whom you can turn when you want to satisfy your curiosity about some detail of the landscape of the past. There is no longer any older generation. You have become it, while your mind was mostly on other matters”
Quote by William Maxwell
Work
All the Days and Nights: The Collected Stories
This volume encompasses a variety of short narratives, showcasing the author's storytelling abilities across different genres and themes. more
Author
William Maxwell
William Maxwell, born on August 16, 1908, was an accomplished editor and writer from the United States. His contributions to the literary world were primarily in the editing and promotion of author's works, particularly during his tenure at The New Yorker magazine, where he had a profound impact on the growth of many modern authors. more
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Source: Shahnameh: The Persian Book of Kings