“Books lie, he said. God dont lie. No, said the judge. He does not. And these are his words. He held up a chunk of rock. He speaks in stones and trees, the bones of things. The squatters in their rags nodded among themselves and were soon reckoning him correct, this man of learning, in all his speculations, and this the judge encouraged until they were right proselytes of the new order whereupon he laughed at them for fools.”
Quote by Cormac McCarthy
Work
Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West
Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian is a dark and intense narrative that delves into the brutal realities of the American frontier. The story follows the adventures of a young man named Judge Holden, who becomes entangled in the chaotic and violent world of the southwest during the 1840s. The novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the harshness of the environment and the moral ambiguity of its characters, offering a critical examination of the era's expansionist fervor and the consequences of its actions. more
Author
Cormac McCarthy
American novelist known for his profound literary style and rich imagination. His notable works include 'The Border Trilogy' and 'No Country for Old Men'. more
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