“Nothing is bigger than life. There's nothing noble in death. What's noble about never seeing the sunshine again? What's noble about having your legs and arms blown off? What's noble about being an idiot? What's noble about being blind and deaf and dumb? What's noble about being dead?”
This novel is a harrowing account of the First World War through the eyes of a soldier who has lost all his limbs and senses. The narrative delves into the soldier's struggle for meaning and connection in a world that has become alien to him. more
Dalton Trumbo was an American screenwriter who made significant contributions to the film industry. Born on December 9, 1905, and passing away on September 10, 1976, Trumbo's career spanned several decades, during which he wrote scripts for numerous films. more
“Lies are the mortar that binds the savage individual man into the social masonry.”
“I don't want them (religious followers) trying to inflict their belief on me.”