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“What Flaubert refers to as the “mélancholies du voyage” is like the sadness I feel as one season departs and another arrives.”

Quote by Gretel Ehrlich

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Gretel Ehrlich is an American writer known for her profound insights into the relationship between humans and the natural world. Her works are typically presented in the form of poetry and prose, exploring the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. more

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