“So many bright futures consigned to the ashes of the past.So many dreams lost in the madness that had engulfed us.Except for a few widely scattered shouts of joy,the survivors of the abyss sat hollow-eyed and silent, trying to comprehend a world without war.”
Quote by Paul Fussell
Work
Thank God for the Atom Bomb, and Other Essays
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of subjects, with a significant emphasis on the atomic bomb and its profound effects on society and history. more
Author
Paul Fussell
Paul Fussell was an American historian renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century American society and culture. His works explored American military history, consumerism, and the changes in post-war American life. more
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