Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Malcolm Lowry

Quote by Malcolm Lowry

Work

Under the Volcano

Under the Volcano is a complex and introspective novel that delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil of its characters. Set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution, the story follows the decline of a British diplomat and his wife, whose alcoholism and disillusionment with life are central to the narrative. The novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the Mexican landscape and its exploration of themes such as the nature of reality, the destructiveness of addiction, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. more

Author

Malcolm Lowry
Malcolm Lowry

Malcolm Lowry, born on July 28, 1909, was a renowned British poet known for his unique literary style and profound depiction of alcoholism. His life was marked by challenges, including multiple mental breakdowns, yet his poetry remains a significant contribution to 20th-century literature. more

You May Also Like

“If the characters are not wicked, the book is." We must tell stories the way God does, stories in which a sister must float her little brother on a river with nothing but a basket between him and the crocodiles. Stories in which a king is a coward, and a shepherd boy steps forward to face the giant. Stories with fiery serpents and leviathans and sermons in whirlwinds. Stories in which murderers are blinded on donkeys and become heroes. Stories with dens of lions and fiery furnaces and lone prophets laughing at kings and priests and demons. Stories with heads on platters. Stories with courage and crosses and redemption. Stories with resurrections.”