“What a view, i said again. The river was blank and mindless with beauty. It was the most glorious thing I have ever seen. But it was not seeing, really. For once it was not just seeing. It was beholding. I beheld the river in its icy pit of brightness, in its far-below sound and indifference, in its large coil and tiny points and flashes of the moon, in its long sinuous form, in its uncomprehending consequence.”
This novel delves into the harrowing experiences of four friends as they embark on a canoe trip, only to face unforeseen dangers and the dark side of human nature. more
James Dickey was an influential American poet known for his unique style and profound depiction of Southern American culture. His works often blended elements of poetry, fiction, and drama, leaving a lasting impact on subsequent poets. more
“The body is the one thing you can't fake; it's just got to be there.”
“I don’t believe that a reviewer or a critic can really criticize well unless he can praise well.”
“Ever to confess you're bored means you have no Inner Resources.”
“Imagination, the traitor of the mind, has taken my solitude and slain it.”
“The love of freedom has been the quality of Western man.”