Bret Easton Ellis - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.

Bret Easton Ellis - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.
Bret Easton Ellis is an American author known for his distinctive style and provocative themes. He gained notoriety in the 1980s with his debut novel "Less Than Zero," which explores the disillusionment of young adults in Los Angeles. Ellis's writing is characterized by its sharp, satirical critique of consumer culture and the emptiness of modern life. His works often delve into the darker aspects of human behavior, highlighting the moral decay present in contemporary society. Throughout his career, Ellis has published several acclaimed novels, including "American Psycho," which garnered both controversy and critical praise for its brutal portrayal of capitalism and violence. His narrative style is often minimalist, employing a detached voice that reflects the emotional aloofness of his characters. This approach allows him to tackle complex themes such as identity, sexuality, and the impact of technology on personal relationships. In addition to his novels, Ellis has ventured into screenwriting and podcasting, maintaining a significant presence in popular culture. He has a keen ability to engage with current social issues, often provoking discussions about art, fame, and societal norms. Through his works, Bret Easton Ellis continues to challenge readers' perspectives, cementing his status as a significant figure in contemporary literature.

Bret Easton Ellis is an American author known for his distinctive style and provocative themes. He gained notoriety in the 1980s with his debut novel "Less Than Zero," which explores the disillusionment of young adults in Los Angeles. Ellis's writing is characterized by its sharp, satirical critique of consumer culture and the emptiness of modern life. His works often delve into the darker aspects of human behavior, highlighting the moral decay present in contemporary society.

Throughout his career, Ellis has published several acclaimed novels, including "American Psycho," which garnered both controversy and critical praise for its brutal portrayal of capitalism and violence. His narrative style is often minimalist, employing a detached voice that reflects the emotional aloofness of his characters. This approach allows him to tackle complex themes such as identity, sexuality, and the impact of technology on personal relationships.

In addition to his novels, Ellis has ventured into screenwriting and podcasting, maintaining a significant presence in popular culture. He has a keen ability to engage with current social issues, often provoking discussions about art, fame, and societal norms. Through his works, Bret Easton Ellis continues to challenge readers' perspectives, cementing his status as a significant figure in contemporary literature.

No records found.
More »

Popular quotes

My life amounts to no more than one drop in a limitless ocean. Yet what is any ocean, but a multitude of drops?
by David Mitchell
A half-read book is a half-finished love affair.
by David Mitchell
The pollenless trees were genomed to repel bugs and birds; the stagnant air reeked of insecticide.
by David Mitchell
Our lives are not our own. We are bound to others, past and present, and by each crime and every kindness, we birth our future.
by David Mitchell
Travel far enough, you meet yourself.
by David Mitchell
I believe there is another world waiting for us. A better world. And I'll be waiting for you there.
by David Mitchell
People pontificate, "Suicide is selfishness." Career churchmen like Pater go a step further and call in a cowardly assault on the living. Oafs argue this specious line for varying reason: to evade fingers of blame, to impress one's audience with one's mental fiber, to vent anger, or just because one lacks the necessary suffering to sympathize. Cowardice is nothing to do with it - suicide takes considerable courage. Japanese have the right idea. No, what's selfish is to demand another to endure an intolerable existence, just to spare families, friends, and enemies a bit of soul-searching.
by David Mitchell
A random sequence of seemingly unrelated events.
by David Mitchell
You say you're 'depressed' - all i see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn't mean you're defective - it just means you're human.
by David Mitchell
Books don't offer real escape, but they can stop a mind scratching itself raw.
by David Mitchell