“People who dream when they sleep at night know of a special kind of happiness which the world of the day holds not, a placid ecstasy, and ease of heart, that are like honey on the tongue. They also know that the real glory of dreams lies in their atmosphere of unlimited freedom. It is not the freedom of the dictator, who enforces his own will on the world, but the freedom of the artist, who has no will, who is free of will.”
This book is a personal narrative of the author's life in Africa, covering her time spent in the region during the early 20th century. The author shares her observations and reflections on the people, landscapes, and culture of Africa during that period. more
Isak Dinesen, known originally as Karen Blixen, was a Danish author renowned for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, which blend elements of realism and surrealism, are characterized by their brevity and depth. Born on April 17, 1885, and passing away on September 7, 1962, Dinesen spent her childhood and youth in Africa, an experience that profoundly influenced her writing. more
“Africa is cruel...it takes your heart and grinds it into powdered stone - and no-one minds”
“Laughter is the lightning rod of play, the eroticism of conversation.”
“Why look any further if you've discovered complete satisfaction.”