“Great pressure is brought to bear to make us undervalue ourselves. On the other hand, civilization teaches that each of us is an inestimable prize. There are, then, these two preparations: one for life and the other for death. Therefore we value and are ashamed to value ourselves.”
This book is a compilation of various novels released during the post-World War II era, showcasing the literary trends and themes prevalent in the 1940s and 1950s. more
Saul Bellow, born on June 10, 1915, in Canada, was an American Jewish writer. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and unique sense of humor. Bellow won the Nobel Prize in Literature. His representative works include 'Herzog', 'The Adventures of Augie March', and 'Henderson the Rain King'. more
“You have, like the external world, your own phenomena inside.”
“... unless you made your life a turning point, there was no reason for existing.”
“It is a joy to be choked with thought.”
“Certain blood will be given for half certain reasons, as in all wars.”
“And I'm convinced that knowing the names of things braces people up.”
“It's impossible in normal times to rally a nation that has 265 kinds of cheese.”