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“Old butterflies should have the sense to die while the summer sun is shining,”

Work

Gösta Berling's Saga is a Swedish novel that delves into the life of its title character, Gösta Berling, a young man from a noble family. The story is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries in Sweden, and it encompasses elements of romance, adventure, and social commentary. The narrative follows Gösta's journey through various social classes, his romantic entanglements, and his personal growth. The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of Swedish landscapes and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships and societal norms. more

Author

Selma Lagerlöf

Selma Lagerlöf, born on November 20, 1858, and died on March 16, 1940, was a renowned Swedish author. She is best known for her children's literature and was the first Swedish woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. more

“Maybe I’m a bad writer.” “No. You’re a very good writer. Kalipso was a chef d’oeuvre. So beautiful, Arthur. I admired it a lot.” Now Less is stumped. He probes his weaknesses. Too magniloquent? Too spoony? “Too old?” he ventures. “We’re all over fifty, Arthur. It’s not that you’re a bad writer.” Finley pauses for effect. “It’s that you’re a bad gay.”

Writing Age Gay

Book:Less

Source: Less

“Old trees want to hurt you. It doesn't matter if you're snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or just taking a walk in the woods. Old trees want to hurt you, and I think they'd kill you if they could.”

Age Nature Horror Trees

Book:The Mist

Source: The Mist

“Somehow I had reached an age when being in love with a beautiful woman was beyond my reach because I was now bald and my face was full of wrinkles, yet the cats loved me the way girls used to love me when I was young.”

Love Age Judgement Cats

Book:All My Cats

Source: All My Cats