He learned about life at sixteen, first from Dostoevsky and then from the whores of New Orleans.
In "Trout Fishing in America," Richard Brautigan reflects on the formative experiences of a young man discovering the complexities of life. At the age of sixteen, he begins to understand the world through the philosophical insights of Dostoevsky, who challenges him to think deeply about human nature and morality. His intellectual awakening is further enriched by his encounters with the vibrant and often harsh realities of life in New Orleans, particularly...