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“So deformity has overtaken love and love is a power that can't let us alone. It can't because we owe our existence to acts of love performed before us, because love is a standing debt of the soul.”

Quote by Saul Bellow

Work

Humboldt's Gift

The book delves into the life of a fictional artist, examining the impact of love, ambition, and the pursuit of artistic expression on his personal and professional life. more

Author

Saul Bellow
Saul Bellow

Saul Bellow, born on June 10, 1915, in Canada, was an American Jewish writer. His works are known for their profound psychological insights and unique sense of humor. Bellow won the Nobel Prize in Literature. His representative works include 'Herzog', 'The Adventures of Augie March', and 'Henderson the Rain King'. more

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