Language, at least, may give up the secrets of life and death, leading…

Janet Frame
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Language, at least, may give up the secrets of life and death, leading us through the maze to the original Word as monster or angel, to the mournful place where we may meet Job and hear his cry, 'How long will you vex my soul and break me in pieces with words? ✨ Janet Frame (1990). Daughter buffalo
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