“What is literature, and why do I try to write about it? I don’t know. Likewise, I don’t know why I go on living, most of the time. But this not knowing is precisely what I want to preserve. As readers, the closest way we can engage with a literary work is to protect its indeterminacy; to return ourselves and it to a place that precludes complete recognition. Really, when I’m reading, all I want is to stand amazed in front of an unknown object at odds with the world.”
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M. John Harrison
M. John Harrison, born on July 26, 1945, is a British author known for his unique perspective and profound insights across various genres, including history, science fiction, and literature. more
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