“Whatever the advantages of the machine may be - and they are many - the very ease of its use is bound to make away with intimacy - the intercourse of human beings, of animals, or of that which we still think of as the natural world.”
This novel delves into the intriguing relationship between the twelve zodiac signs and their symbolic representation in ancient architectural structures. The story weaves together historical facts and speculative fiction, inviting readers to ponder the hidden meanings behind these architectural wonders. more
Freya Stark, born on January 31, 1893, and died on May 9, 1993, was a renowned British explorer. She is best known for her expeditions in the Middle East, where she conducted in-depth research on local culture, history, and geography. more
“It is better to be passionate than to be tolerant at the expense of one's soul.”
“it is a lean employment of time to brood on what might have happened along some other turning.”