“Then again, as those who suffer from it know, intractable depression creates a planet all its own, largely impermeable to influence from others except as shadow presences, urging you to come out and rejoin the world, take in a movie, go out for a bite, cheer up.”
Quote by Daphne Merkin
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Daphne Merkin
Daphne Merkin is a celebrated literary critic known for her incisive and often contentious reviews. Born on May 30, 1954, she has made substantial contributions to literary criticism through her sharp intellect and insightful analysis. more
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