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Quote by Marcel Theroux

“Literature itself is a species of code. You line up symbols and create a simulacrum of life.”

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In this thought-provoking work, the protagonist finds himself in a strange and unfamiliar body, leading him on a journey of self-discovery and questioning the nature of existence. The story weaves together various voices and narratives, creating a complex and engaging exploration of identity, reality, and the human condition. more

Author

Marcel Theroux

Marcel Theroux is a British novelist known for his distinctive narrative style and profound character portrayals. His works often explore the complexities of modern society and the multifaceted nature of human nature. more

“Strange how it is that men never act crueler than when they're fighting for the sake of an idea. We've been killing since Cain over who stands closer to god. It seems to me that cruelty is just in the way of things. You drive yourself mad if you take it all personal. Those who hurt you don't have the power over you they would like. That's why they do what they do.”

Ifs Men Way Ideas Seems Fighting Hurt Strange Mad Killing Sake Cruelty Over You Cain Those Who Hurt You

Author:Marcel Theroux

“The Word is alive. We have always known it. But it needs to be uttered, aloud or in the mind of a reader. Without a consciousness to tickle them into life, those books were dead.”

Needs Mind Book Consciousness Known Alive Reader

Book:Strange Bodies

Source: Strange Bodies

“Precise, graceful, and generous, the poems in SuperLoop, seem to be born out of a deep, careful attention and a profound compassion. Sometimes the quiet observer, sometimes the kid in the center of the messed-up carnival, these poems are the fireflies you’ve missed all winter, the longed-for return of the bees. Unaffected and inherently hopeful, Callihan’s work is as merciful as it is moving.”