“One loses the capacity to grieve as a child grieves, or to rage as a child rages: hotly, despairingly, with tears of passion. One grows up, one becomes civilized, one learns one's manners, and consequently can no longer manage these two functions - sorrow and anger - adequately.”
This book offers a series of short, engaging biographies that provide insights into the lives and achievements of a diverse group of historical figures. Each biography is crafted to capture the essence of the subject's life, highlighting key moments and contributions without delving into extensive detail. more
Anita Brookner was a renowned British novelist known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights. Her works often focus on the lives of middle-class women, exploring themes of love, marriage, and interpersonal relationships. Born on July 16, 1928, she passed away on March 10, 2016. more
“Fiction is the great repository of the moral sense. The wicked get punished.”
“Nothing is more pleasing to God than an open hand, and a closed mouth.”