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“It was like that all the time, in those years: an endless trip, a gaudy voyage. But powers decay. Time leaches the colors from the best of visions. The world becomes grayer. Entropy beats us down. Everything fades. Everything goes. Everything dies.”

Quote by Robert Silverberg

Work

Dying Inside

Dying Inside is a psychological novel that delves into the depths of a protagonist's mental breakdown, examining the complexities of mental illness and the existential struggles that accompany it. more

Author

Robert Silverberg
Robert Silverberg

Robert Silverberg, born on January 15, 1935, is an American science fiction author known for his diverse range of works, spanning from space opera to hard science fiction. His writing is celebrated for its rich imagination and profound philosophical insights. more

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