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D.M. Thomas

D.M. Thomas

D.M. Thomas is a British novelist and poet, best known for his novel "The White Hotel," which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1981. Born in Cornwall, England, in 1935, Thomas's work often blends historical and psychological themes. He has published numerous novels, poetry collections, and translations, showcasing his versatility and deep engagement with complex narratives and human experiences.

Book summaries for books written by D.M. Thomas

Quotes

Your love is a fire, his is a rose garden.

D.M. Thomas

love

The violence of horses is terrifying.

D.M. Thomas

fear

She is the snake in the garden.

D.M. Thomas

betrayal

The dead are not lonely, because they are not alive.

D.M. Thomas

death

The silence is terrible. The silence is terrible.

D.M. Thomas

fear

The world is a show. That's all it is. The world is a show.

D.M. Thomas

reality

The room was filled with the scent of roses.

D.M. Thomas

sensory experience

I am a house of air, a house of air.

D.M. Thomas

identity

The earth is a mirror.

D.M. Thomas

philosophy

I am a creature of the night.

D.M. Thomas

identity

The music was like a dream.

D.M. Thomas

sensory experience

There is no escape from the past.

D.M. Thomas

regret