“Had I known but yesterday what I know today, I’d have taken out your two grey eyes and put in eyes of clay. And had I known but yesterday you’d be no more my own, I’d have taken out your heart of flesh and put in one of stone.”
Quote by Carolyn Parkhurst
Work
The Dogs of Babel: A Novel
In this thought-provoking novel, the protagonist, a linguist, embarks on a challenging quest to understand the language of dogs. The story delves into the intricacies of human communication and the nature of language, raising questions about the limits of human understanding and the potential for interspecies communication. more
Author
Carolyn Parkhurst
Carolyn Parkhurst is an American author born on January 18, 1971. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound thematic explorations, mainly focusing on issues such as family, love, and identity. more
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