Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey
Edward Paul Abbeywas an American author and essayist noted for his advocacy of environmental issues, criticism of public land policies, and anarchist political views. His best-known works include the novel The Monkey Wrench Gang, which has been cited as an inspiration by radical environmental groups, and the non-fiction work Desert Solitaire...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActivist
Date of Birth29 January 1927
CountryUnited States of America
play tyrants thrones
Shakespeare wrote great poetry and preposterous plays. Who really cares, for example, which petty tyrant rules Milan? Or who succeeds to the throne of Denmark? Or why the barons ganged up on Richard II?
past clouds afternoon
In the afternoon I watch the clouds drift past the bald peak of Mount Tukuhnikivats. (Someone has to do it.)
self objectivity moral
There comes a point, in literary objectivity, when the author's self- effacement is hard to distinguish from moral cowardice.
air weather clouds
Lightning streaks like gunfire through the clouds, volleys of thunder shake the air.
passion beer men
John Updike: our greatest suburban chic-boutique man of letters. A smug and fatal complacency has stunted his growth beyond hope of surgical repair. Not enough passion in his collected works to generate steam in a beer can. Nevertheless, he is considered by some critics to be America's finest *living* author: Hold a chilled mirror to his lips and you will see, presently, a fine and dewy moisture condensing -- like a faery breath! -- upon the glass.
long bottom
You long for success? Start at the bottom; dig down.
art enemy looks
There is a fine art to making enemies and it requires diligent cultivation. It's not as easy as it looks.
independent honor doe
It is an author's most solemn obligation to honor truth. If the free and independent writer does not speak truth to power, who will?
materialistic poor mystic
The very poor are strictly materialistic. It takes money to be a mystic.
lying heaven kingdoms
Music begins where words leave off. Music expresses the inexpressible. If there is a Kingdom of Heaven, it lies in music.
football team winning
Tee Vee football: one team wins, one team loses -- they tie -- who cares? And why?
dog boss dobermans
In the dog-eat-dog economy, the Doberman is boss.
regret mind riding
When riding my old Harley a ninety per at midnight down the Via Roma in Naples, I kept one consolation firmly in mind: If anything goes wrong, I'll never have time to regret it.
book reviews reviewers
It is always dishonest for a reviewer to review the author instead of the author's book.