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“Paris, true to its promise, had been a place of civilized indecencies, or uncivil decencies.”

Book:Sapogonia: An Anti-romance in 3/8 Meter

Work

In this novel, the author employs the unconventional time signature of 3/8 meter to reflect the irregularities and complexities of human relationships. The story delves into the intricacies of love, its failures, and the emotional turmoil that often accompany romantic endeavors. more

Author

Ana Castillo

Ana Castillo, born on June 15, 1953, is an American novelist known for her works that focus on the experiences of Latinx Americans, particularly the stories of Mexican Americans. Her novels often delve into themes of race, gender, and identity. more

“my Mamá Grande, a tiny Mayan woman, took me aside when I was an adolescent and told me several things that didn't make a bit of sense to my young and inattentive ears, and as young people tend to waste all attempts of our elders to relay to us wisdom accumulated over the decades, I thought my Mamá Grande had a few mice in the attic.”

People Young Bits Waste Ears Decades Tiny Mice Elders Attics Relays

Book:Sapogonia: An Anti-romance in 3/8 Meter

Source: Sapogonia: An Anti-romance in 3/8 Meter

“The compelled mother loves her child as the caged bird sings. The song does not justify the cage nor the love the enforcement.”

Children Doe Mother Song Bird Justify Cages Enforcement Compelled Mother Love Caged Caged Birds

Book:The Madwoman's Underclothes: Essays and Occasional Writings

Source: The Madwoman's Underclothes: Essays and Occasional Writings

“You can tell a lot just by looking at it.”

Author:Yogi Berra

“I began to write short pieces when I was living in a room too small to write a novel in.”

Writing Rooms Novel Pieces