“What needs to be discharged is the intolerable tenderness of the past, the past gone and grieved over and never made sense of. Music ransoms us from the past, declares an amnesty, brackets and sets aside the old puzzles. Sing a new song. Start a new life, get a girl, look into her shadowy eyes, smile.”
Quote by Walker Percy
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Love in the Ruins: The Adventures of a Bad Catholic at a Time Near the End of the World
This novel is a satirical and poignant exploration of human relationships and spirituality amidst a crumbling society. The protagonist, a flawed Catholic, embarks on a journey through a world on the brink of collapse, encountering various characters and experiences that challenge his beliefs and values. more
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Walker Percy
Walker Percy was an American author known for his philosophical novels, which often explore themes of human existence, religious faith, and the absurdity of modern life. He was born on May 28, 1916, and passed away on May 10, 1990. more
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