J. G. Ballard, Empire of the Sun Quotes
A collection of quotes by J. G. Ballard, Empire of the Sun.
J. G. Ballard was a British writer known for his novel "Empire of the Sun." Born on November 15, 1930, in Shanghai, China, Ballard spent his childhood in the city's international settlement. Interned by the Japanese during World War II, his experiences greatly influenced his writing. "Empire of the Sun," published in 1984, is a semi-autobiographical novel that vividly explores his time as a young boy in captivity. Ballard's unique style, blending dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes with psychological insight, made him one of the most acclaimed science fiction writers of his time. He passed away on April 19, 2009.