“Maerad was pierced by a sudden grief, and briefly forgot all about pretense and masks: the world was too cruel for play.”
Book:The Naming
Quote by Alison Croggon
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The Naming
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Alison Croggon
Alison Croggon is an Australian poet born in 1962. Her works are known for their deep emotional expression and social commentary. Croggon's poetry collections have won numerous literary awards in Australia, and her poetry has been widely translated and recognized internationally. more
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