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Ingeborg Bachmann, In the Storm of Roses; “Bohemia Lies by the Sea” (tr. Mark Anderson)

there was once a boy with a future. until all he had was his past.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

“name one hero who was happy”

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The first one says “half my soul as the poets say” in a white italic sans serif font.

The second one says “and perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone” in a white italic sans serif font.

The third one says “i am made of memories” in a white italic sans serif font.

The fourth one says “when he died, all things soft and beautiful and bright would be buried with him” in a white italic sans serif font.

Book Society’s Literary Yearbook Awards (voted by our followers): Most Likely to Overthrow the Government → Jude Duarte

Lonesome means a state of being apart. Of being other. Alone-some. Adam was not always alone, but he was always lonesome. Even in a group, he was slowly perfecting the skill of holding himself separate. It was easier than one might expect; the others allowed him to do it. He knew he was different since aligning himself more tightly with the ley line this summer. He was himself, but more powerful. Himself, but less human.

@dailyaoc​ event 01: get to know the members  —  [ legend by marie lu ]

@projectliterature event 04: free — the poppy war

strong characters: sydney clarke