A vicious boredom ruled the world, for the first time in hu… - J. G. Ballard

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A vicious boredom ruled the world, for the first time in human history, interrupted by meaningless acts of violence.

J. G. Ballard

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James Graham Ballard (15 November 1930 – 19 April 2009) was a British novelist and short story writer who was a prominent member of the New Wave in science fiction. Among his most famous books are the controversial Crash, High-Rise and the autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, all of which have been adapted to film.

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A vicious boredom ruled the world, for the first time in human history, interrupted by meaningless acts of violence. - J. G. Ballard

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