“It is a world of impulse. It is a world of sincerity. It is a world in which every word spoken speaks just to that moment, every glance given has only one meaning, each touch has no past or no future, each kiss is a kiss of immediacy.”
In this thought-provoking work, the author weaves together a collection of interconnected dreams that delve into the nature of time and its various interpretations. Each dream presents a unique perspective on time, from the relativity of time in different frames of reference to the subjective experience of time passing. The novel is a blend of science and fiction, inviting readers to contemplate the fundamental nature of time and its implications for human existence. more
Alan Lightman is an American physicist and an accomplished writer. Born on November 28, 1948, he is renowned for his contributions to physics and his literary achievements that blend science and fiction. more
“How unladylike of you to mention such a thing.”
“You can want one thing and have a secret wish for its opposite.”
“If you retain nothing else, always remember the most important Rule of Beauty. “Who cares?””
“Her great merit is finding out mine; there is nothing so amiable as discernment.”