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“He, who had wandered all his life unseen, so little known, so often feeling alone and unloved - I wanted him, his departing spirit, to know that we were with him, that we accompanied him, filled with love, to the gate. There is not more, as humans, that we can do.”

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Book:This Strange Eventful History
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This Strange Eventful History

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Claire Messud
Claire Messud

Claire Messud is an American novelist known for her profound psychological portrayals and complex character development. Her works often explore the lives, emotions, and identities of modern women. more

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