Hilary Mantel
Born: 01-01-1952
Hilary Mantel was an acclaimed British author known for her historical fiction, particularly the "Wolf Hall" trilogy, which vividly explores the life of Thomas Cromwell. Twice awarded the Booker Prize, Mantel's meticulous research and rich narrative style have made her a leading figure in contemporary literature. Her works often delve into themes of power, identity, and the human psyche, reflecting her deep understanding of history and storytelling.
Book summaries for books written by Hilary Mantel
Quotes
If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?
A loveable prince. Everyone says it. They all believe it. Must be true.
The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice.
God takes care of all creatures, Thomas.
A moral man in an immoral world will never know peace.
The king, the cardinal, and the pope: those are the poles of the world.
Trust the church to mold men’s minds.
When you insult a man he makes immediate sense; if you praise him he suspects your motives.
No rupture. One fabric. One message.
History is not the past. It is the present. We carry our history with us.
What’s so wonderful about living in a community? With other people, with neighbors, with children, with wives, with slaves, with dogs? Community means everyone in the house knows your business, all week, every week.
Memory plays tricks. Memory likes to make things up. Memory invents. It glorifies. It edits; it omits. Memory is a traitor to fact.