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The Magic Will: Stories and Essays

This volume compiles a selection of narratives and reflective pieces that delve into the transformative power of magic, examining its influence on individuals and societies across various contexts. more

Author

Herbert Gold
Herbert Gold

Herbert Gold, an American novelist, was born on March 9, 1924. His works are known for their humor and profound social insight, primarily focusing on the lives and values of the American middle class. more

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“I was a devil of a scapegrace in my time.... Father racked his head for days together to find a punishment that I should remember; but it was all no good... bread and water was a welcome change to me from the everyday monotony of potatoes and bread-and-butter. After a sound drubbing followed by half a day’s fasting, I felt more like laughing than like crying; and, in half a while, all was forgotten and my wickedness began afresh and worse than ever.”