“I think of the chimp, the one with the talking hands. In the course of the experiment, that chimp had a baby. Imagine how her trainers must have thrilled when the mother, without prompting, began to sign her newborn. Baby, drink milk. Baby, play ball. And when the baby died, the mother stood over the body, her wrinkled hands moving with animal grace, forming again and again the words: Baby, come hug, Baby come hug, fluent now in the language of grief.”
Quote by Amy Hempel
Work
The Collected Stories of Amy Hempel
This volume compiles a selection of short stories written by Amy Hempel, showcasing her distinctive narrative style and thematic concerns. more
Author
Amy Hempel
Amy Hempel is an American writer renowned for her concise and profound short stories. Her work often delves into themes of interpersonal relationships, loneliness, and death, earning her acclaim from readers and critics alike. more
You May Also Like
Source: The Lord of the Rings: One Volume
“I've nothing against people who love truth. Apart from the fact that they make dull companions.”
Source: The Thirteenth Tale
Source: The Ender Quintet