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“The rule, acknowledged or not, seems to be that if we have great power we must use it. We would use a steam shovel to pick up a dime. We have experts who can prove there is no other way to do it.”

Quote by Wendell Berry

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The Long-Legged House

This book is a work of speculative fiction that explores a unique and imaginative setting, where a house with extraordinary features plays a central role in the narrative. The story unfolds in a world that is both familiar and alien, as readers are introduced to the enigmatic house and its journey through an ever-changing landscape. more

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Wendell Berry
Wendell Berry

Wendell Berry, an American novelist born on August 5, 1934, is renowned for his profound descriptions of rural life and his critical views on modern industrial civilization. more

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