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“whenever I put the headset on now," he'd continued, "I really do understand what I find there. When those kids sing about 'she loves you,' yeah well, you know, she does, she's any number of people, all over the world, back through time, different colors, sizes, ages, shapes, distances from death, but she loves. And the 'you' is everybody. And herself. Oedipa, the human voice, you know, it's a flipping miracle." His eyes brimming, reflecting the color of beer.”

Quote by Thomas Pynchon

Work

The Crying of Lot 49

A classic work of postmodern fiction, this book delves into the lives of characters navigating a world rife with intrigue and alternative realities. more

Author

Thomas Pynchon
Thomas Pynchon

Thomas Pynchon is an American novelist born on May 8, 1937. His works are known for their complex narrative structures, rich symbolism, and profound social criticism. His representative works include 'The Crying of Lot 49' and 'Gravity's Rainbow'. more

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