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Illyria

Illyria is a work of fiction that delves into the complexities of human existence within a richly imagined world. The story follows characters navigating their personal and collective identities against the backdrop of Illyria's storied past and evolving present. more

Author

Elizabeth Hand
Elizabeth Hand

Elizabeth Hand, born on March 29, 1957, is an American writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, short story collections, and poetry. She is known for her unique literary style and profound exploration of supernatural themes. more

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“Into what dangers would you lead me, Cassius, That you would have me seek into myself For that which is not in me?”

“At some future period, not very distant as measured by centuries, the civilised races of man will almost certainly exterminate and replace throughout the world the savage races. At the same time the anthropomorphous apes, as Professor Schaaffhausen has remarked, will no doubt be exterminated. The break will then be rendered wider, for it will intervene between man in a more civilised state as we may hope, than the Caucasian and some ape as low as a baboon, instead of as at present between the negro or Australian and the gorilla.”

“And I know I’ve lost. Everything is lost. Everything is over. “As the newly appointed President of this fair planet of ours,” the Mayor says, holding out his hands as if to show me the world for the first time,” let me be the very first to welcome you to its new capital city.” “Todd?” Viola whispers, her eyes closed. I hold her tightly to me. “I’m sorry,” I whisper to her. “I’m so sorry.” We’ve run right into a trap. We’ve run right off the end of the world. “Welcome,” says the Mayor,” to the New Prentisstown.”

“The Brain - is wider than the Sky - For - put them side by side - The one the other will contain With ease - and You - beside - The Brain is deeper than the sea - For- hold them - Blue to Blue - The one the other will absorb - As Sponges - Buckets - do - The Brain is just the weight of God - For - Heft them - Pound for Pound - And they will differ - if they do - As Syllable from Sound.”