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“Sometimes I think I am going mad. I live for days in the mystery and tears of things so that the commonest object, the most familiar face- even my own- become ghostly, unreal, enigmatic. I get into an attitude of almost total scepticism, nescience, solipsism, in a world of dumb, sphinx-like things that cannot explain themselves. The discovery of how I am situated- a sentient being on a globe in space overshadows me. I wish I were just nothing.”

Quote by W.N.P. Barbellion

Book:The Journal of a Disappointed Man

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The Journal of a Disappointed Man

This book is a compilation of entries from a journal, chronicling the introspective journey of a man who has faced numerous setbacks and unmet aspirations. The entries offer a candid look into his emotional landscape, reflecting on his personal growth, struggles, and the search for meaning amidst his disappointments. more

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W.N.P. Barbellion

W.N.P. Barbellion was an English diarist known for his unique diary-style works. His writings delved deeply into the relationship between the individual and society, as well as profound insights into nature and life. Barbellion's life was short, but his words left a lasting impression. more

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