“Have you noticed that only in time of illness or disaster or death are people real? I remember at the time of the wreck-- people were so kind and helpful and solid. Everyone pretended that our lives until that moment had been every bit as real as the moment itself and that the future must be real too, when the truth was that our reality had been purchased only by Lyell's death. In another hour or so we had all faded out again and gone our dim ways.”
Quote by Walker Percy
Work
The Moviegoer: A Novel
Set in the 1950s, the story follows Binx Bolling, a young man who navigates the complexities of his own life and the world around him through the lens of film. The novel delves into the intellectual and emotional struggles of its protagonist, offering a rich tapestry of Southern culture and philosophy. more
Author
Walker Percy
Walker Percy was an American author known for his philosophical novels, which often explore themes of human existence, religious faith, and the absurdity of modern life. He was born on May 28, 1916, and passed away on May 10, 1990. more
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