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“How, given the canine teeth and close-set eyes that declare the human animal to be a predator, had we come up with the notion that oat bran is more natural to eat than chicken?”

Quote by Valerie Martin

Work

The Great Divorce

C.S. Lewis' allegorical narrative follows a man who travels from a dull, grey town to the vibrant, beautiful realm of heaven, encountering various souls and reflecting on the choices that lead to different afterlives. more

Author

Valerie Martin
Valerie Martin

Valerie Martin is an American novelist born on March 14, 1948. Her works are known for their profound psychological insights and complex narrative structures, with notable titles including 'The Confessions of Edward Day' and 'Property'. more

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