“The mind of a teacher of Latin and a reader of Greek is a queer thing. No sooner had Magnus in his justifiable indignation at her teasing ways imagined himself ravishing Curly by force in her own maiden bed, than such a blind passion of pure love for her swept over him that the blood rushed to his head and he squeezed his bony hands together.”
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John Cowper Powys was an English novelist known for his profound psychological insights and exploration of human nature. His works are characterized by complex plots and rich symbolism, covering a wide range of themes from history to philosophy. more
“He is a fire I long to burn in, a river I beg to drown in, a desert I search to get lost in.”
“An axe, wood to split, and a determination to keep warm is enough to keep any fire burning.”
“A man’s ultimate dream of ecstasy is a woman’s ultimate expression of sensuality.”