【英語】沒有國家的人

1318

One of the greatest minds in American writing, Kurt Vonnegut has left an indelible impression on literature with such inventive novels as Cat's Cradle, Slaughterhouse-Five and Breakfast of Champions. Now this iconic figure shares his often hilarious and always insightful reflections on America, art, politics and life in general. No matter the subject, Vonnegut will have you considering perspectives you may never have regarded. On the creative process: "If you want to really hurt your parents ... the least you can do is go into the arts. I'm not kidding." On politics: "No, I am not going to run for President, although I do know that a sentence, if it is to be complete, must have both a subject and a verb." On nature: "Evolution is so creative. That's how we got giraffes." On modern cultural attitudes: "Do you think Arabs are dumb? They gave us our numbers. Try doing long division with Roman numerals." and on the fate of humankind: "The good Earth--we could have saved it, but we were too damn cheap and lazy." A Man without a Country showcases Vonnegut at his wittiest, most acerbic, and most concerned. Beyond the humor and biting satire is an appeal to all readers to give careful thought to the world around them and the people they share it with.

聲音38評價0
專輯主播

4.8萬3323315

簡介:我們做的是一種凡人的工作,面對的也是平凡人的煩惱。與我們相伴的,是風、沙、星辰、黑夜和大海。我們等待黎明的到來,如同園丁期盼春天的降臨。我們渴望下一個停靠站是一片安全的土地,在星云中探索著真相。