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“She looks at Vardaman; her eyes, the life in them, rushing suddenly upon them; the two flames glare up for a steady instant. Then they go out as though someone had leaned down and blown upon them.”

Book:As I Lay Dying

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As I Lay Dying

William Faulkner's 'As I Lay Dying' is a narrative told from multiple perspectives, focusing on the Bundren family's journey to bury their mother in a distant town. The novel delves into themes of identity, fate, and the American South, showcasing Faulkner's distinctive prose style and his exploration of the human condition. more

Author

William Faulkner

William Faulkner, an American writer born on September 25, 1897, and died on July 6, 1962. Known for his unique narrative techniques and profound descriptions of Southern society and history, Faulkner is considered one of the great novelists of the 20th century. more

“He hit a local café just one street over and down from his place, ordered a coffee, and tried to draw something on a sketchpad. Nothing came to mind. Time passed more quickly than he'd imagined. On taking a sip of his coffee, he wondered if he should’ve cut to the chase and ordered iced coffee in the first place. He felt restless all of a sudden. “Down to the beach!”

Literature Fiction Novel Quebec Canadian Writer

Author:K.H. McMurray

“Meenoo decided this was a good moment to remind his human staff that he was missing something in his life. Eileen and Katy's eyes were on each other when Meenoo jumped up onto the table, giving them both a start. He went to Eileen and put his left front paw on the paper she was holding in her hand, lowering it to the table: He'd chosen which human was going to have the privilege of feeding him. “Frickin' fleabag”, muttered Eileen. Katy tried to conceal a smile. “Ah, but you're so cute”, said Eileen, rubbing him under his chin.”

Literature Fiction Novel Quebec Canadian Writer

Author:K.H. McMurray

“Off to the immediate left of the garage was a dead-end road down where the parents of one of her exes lived. She wondered if Aidan had returned at any point, perhaps, like her, even to boomerang home for a bit. She also wondered if she was projecting. “Probably nowhere near Hatzquiam.” If she had been curious enough about passing by Aidan's parents' place, then it must have been brief enough that she decided, like waiting for Vince to show up, that it wasn't worth the time. Being curious was fine, but she didn't feel like venturing down a dead-end road.”

Literature Fiction Novel Quebec Canadian Writer

Author:K.H. McMurray

“I had spent dozens of hours studying the photographs as though if I stared at them long enough and longingly enough I would, by some sort of osmosis, be transported into their clear, pure silence.”

Novel Mystery Psychological Fiction

Book:The Secret History