“With my sort of book there's no resolution, because there's no solution. The problems aren't answered in the end because there is no answer. They're problems that are handed on to the reader, not solved for him so that he can go away thinking he lives in a beautiful world. It's not a beautiful world.”
Quote by Malcolm Bradbury
Work
Eating people is wrong
The book presents a satirical examination of academic life and human relationships, focusing on the interactions among faculty members and students at a provincial English university. Through its title and narrative, it challenges conventional ideas about propriety and ethical behavior, using wit and irony to critique societal expectations. The story unfolds as characters navigate personal and professional dilemmas, revealing the complexities of human nature and the often arbitrary nature of social rules. more
Author
Malcolm Bradbury
Malcolm Bradbury was an English author known for his science fiction and postmodernist literature. His works often explore themes of technology, culture, and social change, with 'W------+Z' and 'The History Man' being his most famous novels. more
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