Barry Unsworth Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barry Unsworth.

Barry Unsworth was a renowned British author born in 1930 in Wingate, England. He was highly regarded for his historical novels, notably "Sacred Hunger," which won the Booker Prize in 1992. Unsworth's works often explored themes of morality, power, and ethics, delving into intricate narratives set in various historical periods. His other notable novels include "Pascali's Island" and "Morality Play." Unsworth's compelling storytelling and meticulous attention to historical detail made him a beloved figure in the literary world. He passed away in 2012, leaving behind a legacy of thought-provoking literature.

The kind of truth that can be asserted by argument had lost

The kind of truth that can be asserted by argument had lost all glamour, all lustre, for him, seeming no more now than another aspect of that ancient urge - much older than the desire for truth - to command attention, dominate one's fellows.

Barry Unsworth

Truth Argument