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“In the acceptance of depravity the sense of the past is most truly captured. What is a ruin but time easing itself of endurance? Corruption is the Age of Time.”

Quote by Djuna Barnes

Book:Nightwood: The Original Version and Related Drafts

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Nightwood: The Original Version and Related Drafts

Nightwood: The Original Version and Related Drafts is a scholarly compilation that presents the first edition of the novel alongside its various drafts. It provides readers with insights into the author's creative process, showcasing the changes and revisions made throughout the writing of the story. The collection is a valuable resource for literary scholars and enthusiasts interested in the development of the narrative and the author's writing style. more

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Djuna Barnes, an American writer, was born on June 12, 1892, and died on June 18, 1982. She is known for her unique literary style and profound modernist thoughts. more

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