“One reason Humans remain young so long, compar'd to other Creatures, is that the young are useful in many ways, among them in providing daily, by way of the evil Creatures and Slaughter they love, a Denial of Mortality clamorous enough to allow their Elders release, if only for moments at a time, from Its Claims upon the Attention.”
In this historical fiction, the characters Mason and Dixon embark on a journey across the American frontier, encountering various challenges and people along the way. The narrative explores themes of exploration, identity, and the development of the American landscape. more
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
“Ma Ma still said nothing. Peijing said nothing either, but on the inside, felt everything.”
“White lies don’t hurt the ones you love.”
“I think my parents did a better job of raising me than I did of raising my own kids.”