“Although the noise of the chattering clientele is much more significant than the topics of their chatter, it does finally constitute that type of social and indistinct expression that we refer to as rhubarb. The very particular volume in which people tell each other their news seems to generate all by itself that acoustic chiaroscuro, a sounding murk, in which every communication seems to lose its edges, truth projects the shadow of a lie, and a statement seems to resemble its opposite.”
Quote by Joseph Roth
Work
What I Saw: Reports from Berlin 1920-1933
This book offers a firsthand account of the political, social, and cultural transformations in Berlin between 1920 and 1933, capturing the essence of the Weimar Republic's tumultuous period. more
Author
Joseph Roth
Joseph Roth, born on September 2, 1894, in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was a renowned journalist and writer in the 20th century. Known for his profound insights into European society and politics, Roth's work has left a lasting impact on literature. more