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“I loved you so much once. I did. More than anything in the whole wide world. Imagine that. What a laugh that is now. Can you believe it? We were so intimate once upon a time I can't believe it now. The memory of being that intimate with somebody. We were so intimate I could puke. I can't imagine ever being that intimate with somebody else. I haven't been.”

Quote by Raymond Carver

Book:Elephant and other stories

Work

Elephant and other stories

This book is a compilation of short narratives that explore diverse subjects and characters, with one story prominently featuring an elephant as a central figure. more

Author

Raymond Carver was an influential American short story writer, born on May 25, 1938, and died on August 2, 1988. Known for his concise and straightforward style, his works have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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