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“As vocabulary is reduced , so are the number of feelings you can express, the number of events you can describe, the number of the things you can identify! Not only understanding is limited, but also experience. Man grows by language. Whenever he limits language he retrogresses!”

Quote by Sheri S. Tepper

Work

Plague of Angels

In this fictional narrative, the story delves into the struggles of characters navigating a world where religious fervor has taken a dark turn, examining the consequences of extreme beliefs and the human condition in a society shaped by religious fervor. more

Author

Sheri S. Tepper
Sheri S. Tepper

Sheri S. Tepper was an American science fiction author known for her profound ecological and philosophical themes. Her works often explore environmental, social justice, and human behavior issues, and are praised for their unique narrative style and rich imagination. more

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