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Mrs. October was Here

This book delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, focusing on the experiences of its characters during the autumn season. The narrative unfolds with a rich tapestry of personal stories, weaving together moments of joy, sorrow, and introspection. more

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Coleman Dowell
Coleman Dowell

Coleman Dowell was an American writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound depiction of Southern life. His works are typically set in the South and delve into issues of race, class, and society. more

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“Life is a series of diminishments. Each cessation of an activity either from choice or some variety of infirmity is a death, a putting to final rest. Each loss, of friend or precious enemy, can be equated with the closing off of a room containing blocks of nerves, or a dynamo governing a particular sensibility or intelligence and soon after the closing off the nerves atrophy and that part of oneself, in essence, drops away. The self is lightened, is held on earth by a gram less of mass and will.”

“It's all emotion. But there's nothing wrong with emotion. When we are in love, we are not rational; we are emotional. When we are on vacation, we are not rational; we are emotional. When we are happy, we are not [rational]. In fact, in more cases than not, when we are rational, we're actually unhappy. Emotion is good; passion is good. Being into what we're into, provided that it's a healthy pursuit, it's a good thing.”