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The Devils

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Joe Abercrombie
Joe Abercrombie

Joe Abercrombie, born on December 31, 1974, is a British writer known for his dark fantasy style. His works are highly appreciated by readers, with notable series including 'The First Law' and 'The Heroes'. more

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“Hace falta sostener los hospicios. Los hospicios son necesarios para acabar con la chusma. Todos los niños que ingresan en ellos mueren cristiana y decentemente. Mi familia protege también un hospicio en la provincia de Madrid. Es un hospicio singular. Hay en él un chiquillo que cuenta ya tres años. Caso único. Nadie se explica cómo vive. Han venido médicos de Alemania y de Francia a verle, y han escrito sensacionales memorias.”

“There is yet another reason for the male to isolate himself: every man is an island. Trapped inside himself, emotionally isolated, unable to relate, the male has a horror of civilization, people, cities, situations requiring an ability to understand and relate to people. So, like a scared rabbit, he scurries off, dragging Daddy’s little asshole along with him to the wilderness, the suburbs, or, in the case of the “hippie”—he’s way out, Man!—all the way out to the cow pasture where he can fuck and breed undisturbed and mess around with his beads and flute.”