“There is something strangely determinate and fatal about a single shot in the night. It is as if someone had cried a message to you in one word, and would not repeat it.”
Book:Out of Africa
Quote by Isak Dinesen
Work
Out of Africa
This book is a personal narrative of the author's life in Africa, covering her time spent in the region during the early 20th century. The author shares her observations and reflections on the people, landscapes, and culture of Africa during that period. more
Author
Isak Dinesen
Isak Dinesen, known originally as Karen Blixen, was a Danish author renowned for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, which blend elements of realism and surrealism, are characterized by their brevity and depth. Born on April 17, 1885, and passing away on September 7, 1962, Dinesen spent her childhood and youth in Africa, an experience that profoundly influenced her writing. more
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