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“How could poetry and literature have arisen from something as plebian as the cuneiform equivalent of grocery-store bar codes? I prefer the version in which Prometheus brought writing to man from the gods. But then I remind myself that...we should not be too fastidious about where great ideas come from. Ultimately, they all come from a wrinkled organ that at its healthiest has the color and consistency of toothpaste, and in the end only withers and dies.”

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Alice Weaver Flaherty

Alice Weaver Flaherty, born on June 21, 1963, is an accomplished author known for her profound insights and imaginative storytelling. Her works span various genres, including novels, essays, and poetry, and have gained her recognition and acclaim from readers and critics alike. more

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