“Staring and staring into the mirror, it sees many faces within its face - the face of the child, the boy, the young man, the not-so-young man - all present still, preserved like fossils on superimposed layers, and, like fossils, dead. Their message to this live dying creature is: Look at us - we have died - what is there to be afraid of? It answers them: But that happened so gradually, so easily. I'm afraid of being rushed.”
Quote by Christopher Isherwood
Work
Where Joy Resides: An Isherwood Reader
This reader compiles a selection of essays, stories, and other writings by Christopher Isherwood, offering a comprehensive view into his writing style and exploration of themes such as joy, identity, and the human condition. more
Author
Christopher Isherwood
Christopher Isherwood is a renowned British novelist known for his profound portrayals of life in London and Berlin during the mid-20th century. His works often explore social change, personal identity, and moral dilemmas. more
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