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“Things of the world try to connect. Prodigal rain issues from a sky into which trees rise like pleading hands. Days bear us lightly across the face of the world as every year the ground pulls harder, recalling like a spurned lover, ever more fixedly, how much it wants us.”

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Book:Death Will Have Your Eyes

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Death Will Have Your Eyes

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James Sallis, born on December 21, 1944, is an American writer known for his unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights. His works span across various genres including novels, short stories, poetry, and plays, earning him widespread acclaim and numerous literary awards. more

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