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“—En tus ojos hay la tristeza de una puesta de sol indecisa.” Pasaje de La «tournée» de Dios Enrique Jardiel Poncela”

Book:La Tournée de Dios

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La Tournée de Dios

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Enrique Jardiel Poncela

Enrique Jardiel Poncela, born on October 15, 1901, was a renowned Spanish playwright. His works were characterized by their unique humor, satire, and realism, which had a profound impact on Spanish theater. more

“Significant others are like airplane Wi-Fi.” I bit my lips and looked at Paloma expectantly. “You don’t need airplane Wi-Fi. You can read a book. Talk to people. Draw. But airplane Wi-Fi can be fun—you can watch a movie. Be on your phone. But if you’re going to have Wi-Fi, it has to be consistent. Because if it’s spotty, if it just stops and starts and freezes in the middle of binge- watching Parks and Rec, that’s maddening. It’s crazy-making. Better no airplane Wi-Fi than bad airplane Wi-Fi.”

Love Relationships Metaphor

Book:Unscripted

Source: Unscripted

“There was no time for self-reflection in the ER, or on any COVID unit. It was like telling a soldier to take a break and think it through before he shot back.”

War Soldier Metaphor Hospital Covid Emergency Room Er

Book:When We Lost Touch

Source: When We Lost Touch

“I open up to him, knowing how it will feel when I turn the page but unwilling not to turn it at all.”

Love Books Metaphor

Book:Book Lovers

Source: Book Lovers

“She trudged to the kitchen and poured herself an unsophisticated amount of red wine before sitting down at the two-person dining table. The straight-backed wooden chair gave her the illusion of having a backbone when it came to facing her parents.”

Wine Metaphor Parents

Book:Booked on a Feeling

Source: Booked on a Feeling

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