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“I will put warm woolen socks on the feet of the people in the other world; but I dream and cannot wake, and I am cast over the cliff and hang there by two fingers that are danced and trampled on by the giant unreality.”

Quote by Janet Frame

Work

Faces in the water

In this suspenseful novel, a woman confronts her deepest fears as she encounters mysterious figures in the water, leading her on a harrowing journey into the dark corners of her own mind. more

Author

Janet Frame
Janet Frame

Janet Frame, born on August 28, 1924, was a renowned New Zealand author. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound psychological insights. She has had her works translated into multiple languages. more

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