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A Plea for Eros: Essays

This work presents a series of reflective essays that examine the nature of eros and its expression in human experience. The writing delves into questions of love, attraction, and the emotional bonds that connect people. Through literary analysis and personal reflection, the essays probe the complexities of desire and its role in art, relationships, and daily life. The collection offers readers an intellectual exploration of how eros shapes human perception and interaction with the world. more

Author

Siri Hustvedt
Siri Hustvedt

Siri Hustvedt is an American novelist born on February 19, 1955. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and exploration of female experiences. Hustvedt's novels often blend philosophy, literature, and psychology, showcasing complex characters and inner worlds. more

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“And then I did the best thing I knew to do with the strange concoction of sadness and hope brewing inside me. I prayed. I prayed for the people whose initials were on those slivers. Not just for those people, but for the cave people before them and the robot people after them. For real orphans. For all the people who have lost shoes in the road. For kids whose parents play war. For Toodie Bleu Skies and Toodi Bleu Nordenhauer, for M. B. McClean and Douglas Nordenhauer. And all the people who need to find the magic in Make Believe. That, I figured, just about covered the whole world.”