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“Yet though there is no visible barrier I know only too well that I am surrounded by unseen and impassable walls which tower into the highest domes of the zenith and sink many miles below the surface of the earth.”

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Asylum Piece

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Anna Kavan
Anna Kavan

Anna Kavan was a British novelist born on April 10, 1901, and died on December 5, 1968. Known for her unique style and deep psychological insights, her works include 'Heaven's Last Summer' and 'The Song of Love'. Kavan's novels often delve into themes of death, loneliness, and surrealism. more

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