“The Seal, she lounges like a bride,Much too docile, there's no doubt;Madame Récamier, on side,(if such she has), and bottom out.”
Quote by Djuna Barnes
Work
Collected Poems: With Notes Toward the Memoirs
This book is a collection of poetry, accompanied by explanatory notes that delve into the author's personal history and the context behind the poems. more
Author
Djuna Barnes
Djuna Barnes, an American writer, was born on June 12, 1892, and died on June 18, 1982. She is known for her unique literary style and profound modernist thoughts. more
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