“The closure of the book is an illusion largely created by its materiality, its cover. Once the book is considered on the plane of its significance, it threatens infinity.”
Quote by Susan Stewart
Work
On Longing: Narratives of the Miniature, the Gigantic, the Souvenir, the Collection
On Longing delves into the psychological and emotional aspects of longing, examining how these objects and collections reflect and amplify human desires and memories. more
Author
Susan Stewart
Susan Stewart, born on March 15, 1952, is an accomplished American poet. Her works are renowned for their profound emotion and rich imagination, exploring the essence of human existence and the mysteries of the universe. more
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