“...leaning over the bright display among the back aisles of a forbidden arcade, rows of other players silent, unnoticed, closing time never announced, playing for nothing but the score itself, the row of numbers, a chance of entering her initials among those of other strangers for a brief time, no longer the time the world observed but game time, underground time, time that could take her nowhere outside its own tight and falsely deathless perimeter.”
Vineland is a work of fiction that delves into the lives of various characters, examining their personal struggles and the broader cultural context of the United States. The narrative spans several decades and intertwines the stories of different individuals, creating a rich tapestry of American life. 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
“An artist is someone who, needing nothing and no one, wants everything and everyone.”
“God gave men brains so they wouldn't hump women's legs at cocktail parties.”