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Brilliance of the Moon: Tales of the Otori

This volume compiles a series of interconnected tales that delve into the intricate tapestry of a mystical land, where characters navigate complex relationships and face moral dilemmas amidst a backdrop of magic and intrigue. more

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Lian Hearn
Lian Hearn

Lian Hearn, born on August 29, 1942, is a renowned author known for her rich imagination and profound emotional depth in her works. She has won numerous literary awards and has made significant contributions to the literary world. more

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“Everything. A letter may be coded, and a word may be coded. A theatrical performance may be coded, and a sonnet may be coded, and there are times when it seems the entire world is in code. Some believe that the world can be decoded by performing research in a library. Others believe that the world can be decoded by reading a newspaper. In my case, the only thing that made sense of the world was you, and without you the world will seem as garbled and tragic as a malfunctioning typewrit9.”

“We were never lovers, and we never will be, now. I do not regret that, however. I regret the conversations we never had, the time we did not spend together. I regret that I never told him that he made me happy, when I was in his company. The world was the better for his being in it. These things alone do I now regret: things left unsaid. And he is gone, and I am old.”