“We demand that people should be true to the pictures we have of them, no matter how repulsive those pictures may be: we prefer the true portrait (as we have conceived it), in all its homogeneity, to one with a detail added which refuses to fit in.”
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Work
Night and Silence, Who is Here?
This novel delves into the enigmatic world of a character who grapples with questions of presence and absence, intertwining elements of suspense and introspection. more
Author
Pamela Hansford Johnson
Pamela Hansford Johnson was an American novelist renowned for her works in the science fiction and fantasy genres. Born on May 29, 1912, she made significant contributions to the field with her imaginative storytelling and complex characters. Johnson's writing often delved into themes of social justice and the human condition, securing her a place among the most influential authors of her time. She passed away on June 18, 1981. more
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