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“There's a graveyard in northern France where all the dead boys from D-Day are buried. The white crosses reach from one horizon to the other. I remember looking it over and thinking it was a forest of graves. But the rows were like this, dizzying, diagonal, perfectly straight, so after all it wasn't a forest but an orchard of graves. Nothing to do with nature, unless you count human nature.”

Quote by Barbara Kingsolver

Book:Animal Dreams: A Novel

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Animal Dreams: A Novel

Animal Dreams is a novel that delves into the lives of women living in a small town, weaving together their personal narratives with the natural environment they inhabit. The story explores themes of identity, family, and the passage of time, as the characters navigate their relationships and the changing landscape of their community. more

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Barbara Kingsolver

Barbara Kingsolver is an American novelist known for her insightful social commentary and rich literary imagination. Her works often explore themes of environmental protection, social justice, and women's issues, and have gained widespread popularity. Born on April 8, 1955, in Arkansas, USA, Kingsolver grew up in Arkansas and Mexico, and later earned a BA in literature from Amherst College and an MA in comparative literature from Columbia University. more

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