“In those days I had various strong inclinations, for wine, gambling and cockfighting, and the society of gypsies, together with a passion for theological discussion which I had inherited from my father himself-all of which my father thought I had better rid myself of before I married.”
This volume compiles a series of tales that explore themes of fear, the supernatural, and the eerie in a variety of settings. more
Isak Dinesen, known originally as Karen Blixen, was a Danish author renowned for her distinctive literary style and profound insights into human nature. Her works, which blend elements of realism and surrealism, are characterized by their brevity and depth. Born on April 17, 1885, and passing away on September 7, 1962, Dinesen spent her childhood and youth in Africa, an experience that profoundly influenced her writing. more
“I felt that Paris was illuminated by a splendor possessed by no other places.”
“When all is lost, ask the I.R.S. - they'll find something.”
“Your children get only one childhood.”