“They offer, if we are wise enough or simple enough to take it, a model for what it means to give your heart with little thought of return. Both powerfully imaginary and comfortingly real, dogs act as mirrors for our own beliefs about what would constitute a truly humane society. Perhaps it is not too late for them to teach us some new tricks.”
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Marjorie Garber
Marjorie Garber is a renowned American professor of literature and gender studies. Born on June 11, 1944, she is known for her research on gender, culture, and literature. more
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