“What is it which is bought dearly, offered for nothing, and then most often refused?--Experience, old people's experience.”
Book:Seven Gothic Tales
Quote by Isak Dinesen
Work
Seven Gothic Tales
This volume compiles a series of tales that explore themes of fear, the supernatural, and the eerie in a variety of settings. 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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