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Lud-in-the-Mist

This book is a fantasy tale that delves into the enigmatic world of Lud, an island cloaked in perpetual mist. The story intertwines elements of magic and the supernatural, offering readers a richly detailed exploration of a fantastical realm. more

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Hope Mirrlees
Hope Mirrlees

Hope Mirrlees was a British poet born in 1887 and died in 1978. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional depth, having a significant impact on 20th-century British poetry. more

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“I may never be happy, but tonight I am content. Nothing more than an empty house, the warm hazy weariness from a day spent setting strawberry runners in the sun, a glass of cool sweet milk, and a shallow dish of blueberries bathed in cream. When one is so tired at the end of a day one must sleep, and at the next dawn there are more strawberry runners to set, and so one goes on living, near the earth. At times like this I'd call myself a fool to ask for more.”