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Quote by Octave Mirbeau

“You're obliged to pretend respect for people and institutions you think absurd. You live attached in a cowardly fashion to moral and social conventions you despise, condemn, and know lack all foundation.”

Quote by Octave Mirbeau

Book:The Torture Garden

Work

The Torture Garden

In 'The Torture Garden,' readers are transported to an enigmatic and malevolent garden where the line between beauty and horror blurs. The story delves into the depths of human psychology, exploring themes of obsession, desire, and the dark side of human nature. The narrative unfolds as the characters navigate through a twisted landscape of moral ambiguity and psychological manipulation. more

Author

Octave Mirbeau was a French journalist born on February 16, 1848, and died on the same day in 1917. He is known for his sharp satire and profound realism in his literary works. more

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