Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Edward Carey
Born: 1970 (age 55)
Bio: Edward Carey is a playwright, and novelist. He has written several adaptations for the stage, including Patrick Süskind’s The Pigeon, and Robert Coover’s Pinocchio in Venice. His own plays include Sulking Thomas and Captain of the Birds.
Known for:
- Heap House (Iremonger #1) (2013)
- Observatory Mansions (2000)
- Alva and Irva (2003)
- Lungdon (2015)
- Foulsham (Iremonger #2) (2014)