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The Dogs of Babel

In this thought-provoking novel, the protagonist embarks on a quest to decipher the language of his dog, which he believes is capable of speaking. The story delves into the intricacies of human communication and the limits of language, raising questions about the nature of intelligence and the essence of human connection. more

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Carolyn Parkhurst
Carolyn Parkhurst

Carolyn Parkhurst is an American author born on January 18, 1971. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound thematic explorations, mainly focusing on issues such as family, love, and identity. more

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“I sing of a woman with ink on her hands and pictures hidden beneath her hair. I sing of a dog with skin like velvet pushed the wrong way.I sing of the shape a fallen body makes in the dirt beneath a tree, and I sing of an ordinary man who is wanted to know things no human being could tell him.This is the true beginning.”

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“Should Disappointment, parent of Despair, Strive for her son to seize my careless heart; When, like a cloud, he sits upon the air, Preparing on his spell-bound prey to dart: Chase him away, sweet Hope, with visage bright, And fright him as the morning frightens night!”

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