“The other me, who did not mean to drown herself, went under the sea and remained there for a long time. Eventually she surfaced near Japan and people gave her gifts but she had been so long under the sea she did not recognize what they were. She is a sly one. Mostly at night we commune. Night. Harbinger of dream and nightmare and bearer of omens which defy the music of words. In the morning the fear of her going is very real and very alarming. It can make one tremble. Not that she cares. She is the muse. I am the messenger.”
Quote by Edna O'Brien
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Edna O'Brien
Edna O'Brien is a renowned Irish novelist born on December 15, 1930. Her works are known for their profound emotional depth and unique narrative style, primarily focusing on the experiences of women and social changes. O'Brien has received numerous literary awards, including a Booker Prize nomination. more
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