“I like to imagine that Adam's tongue, his palate and his lips were always on fire, that the air he breathed was kindled to incandescence each time he cried out in sorrow or delight. If fiction can be said to have a function, it is to release that primary fury of which language, even now, is miraculously capable - from the dry mud of daily use. So that furred, spotted and striped, it may - as it did in Eden - scrawl under every tree as revelation.”
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Rikki Ducornet is an American writer known for her unique literary style and interdisciplinary writing. Her works span across various genres including novels, poetry, essays, and criticism, earning her acclaim from readers and critics alike. more
“Rare abilities, when kept secret, are the most valuable form of currency we possess.”
“I would strongly recommend you rethink your actions.”
“You're not going to make it. Best accept it now and not take up more of my time.”