“What I want back is what I was Before the bed, before the knife, Before the brooch-pin and the salve Fixed me in this parenthesis; Horses fluent in the wind, A place, a time gone out of mind.”
Book:The Colossus
Quote by Sylvia Plath
Work
The Colossus
A fictional narrative that delves into the consequences of technological advancement and its impact on society, featuring a colossal machine as a central element. more
Author
Sylvia Plath
American poet, novelist, and playwright. Her works are known for their profound emotion and unique style, and she is considered one of the most important female writers of the 20th century. more
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