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“He pressed his face into the fabric and breathed in slowly through his mouth and nose, hoping for the faintest smoke and mountain sage and salty sweet stink of Jack but there was no real scent, only the memory of it, the imagined power of Brokeback Mountain of which nothing was left but what he held in his hands.”

Quote by Annie Proulx

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Brokeback Mountain

This novel delves into the emotional and physical connection between two men, Ennis and Jack, who meet while working on a remote ranch. Their relationship unfolds amidst the rugged landscape of the American West, challenging societal norms and their own expectations of love and commitment. more

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Annie Proulx
Annie Proulx

Annie Proulx, born on August 22, 1935, is an American journalist and novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound portrayals of life in the American West. more

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