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“Backward we traveled to reclaim the day Before we fell, like Icarus, undone; All we find are altars in decay And profane words scrawled black across the sun.”

Quote by Sylvia Plath

Book:Letters Home
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Letters Home

This book compiles letters written by an individual to a single recipient, offering insights into the sender's experiences and emotions during their travels or correspondence. more

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Sylvia Plath
Sylvia Plath

American poet, novelist, and playwright. Her works are known for their profound emotion and unique style, and she is considered one of the most important female writers of the 20th century. more

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