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“There are few things more disturbing than to find, in somebody we detest, a moral quality which seems to us demonstrably superior to anything we ourselves possess. It augurs not merely an unfairness on the part of creation, but a lack of artistic judgment. Sainthood is acceptable only in saints.”

Quote by Pamela Hansford Johnson

Work

Night and Silence, Who is Here?

This novel delves into the enigmatic world of a character who grapples with questions of presence and absence, intertwining elements of suspense and introspection. more

Author

Pamela Hansford Johnson
Pamela Hansford Johnson

Pamela Hansford Johnson was an American novelist renowned for her works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Born on May 29, 1912, she made significant contributions to the field with her imaginative storytelling and complex characters. Johnson's writing often delved into themes of social justice and the human condition, securing her a place among the most influential authors of her time. She passed away on June 18, 1981. more

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