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Quote by Charles de Lint

“It was all cheese and applause.”

Work

Widdershins is a work of fiction that takes readers on a journey through a world rich with imagination and intrigue. The story follows a protagonist who embarks on a quest that intertwines elements of fantasy and personal growth. The narrative is characterized by its unconventional approach, offering readers a fresh perspective on traditional storytelling. more

Author

Charles de Lint

Charles de Lint, born on December 22, 1951, is a renowned Canadian writer known for his fantasy literature and folk tales. His works span various forms, including short stories, novels, and poetry, and have been translated into multiple languages. De Lint's writing style is unique, characterized by rich imagination and deep understanding of folk tales. more

“The world turns and the world spins, the tide runs in and the tide runs out, and there is nothing in the world more beautiful and more wonderful in all its evolved forms than two souls who look at each other straight on. And there is nothing more woeful and soul-saddening than when they are parted...everyting in the world rejoices in the touch, and everything in the world laments in the losing.”

World Looks Two Soul Running Beautiful Form Turns Wonderful Losing Rejoice Tides Lament Two Souls Saddening

Author:Gary D. Schmidt

“Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey.”

Thinking States Faces Cold Truth Is Environmental Denial Fuel Addict Fossils Turkeys Fossil Fuel Cold Turkey

Book:A Man Without a Country

Source: A Man Without a Country

“Chapter One. The Bride." He held up the book then. "I'm reading it to you for relax." He practically shoved the book in my face. "By S. Morgenstern. Great Florinese writer. The Princess Bride. He too came to America. S. Morgenstern. Dead now in New York. The English is his own. He spoke eight tongues." Here my father put down the book and held up all his fingers. "Eight. Once in Florin City...”