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Malcolm Bradbury was an English novelist, academic, and short story writer, best known for his satirical and insightful observations of modern life. His novel The History Man remains an iconic work, blending humor with a critique of intellectual and political trends. Bradbury's work encourages readers to engage critically with the world around them and to use literature as a means of exploring complex social and political themes. His legacy continues to inspire writers to examine the intersection of personal, social, and cultural identity in their storytelling.
"Only the old are innocent. That is what the Victorians understood, and the Christians. Original sin is a property of the young. The old grow beyond corruption very quickly."
"My experience of ships is that on them one makes an interesting discovery about the world. One finds one can do without it completely."
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