We are capable of a great many things in all directions, of great virtues and great sins…
And who in his mind has not probed the black water?
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
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The Irish do have a despairing quality of gaiety, but they have also a dour and brooding ghost that rides on their shoulders and peers in on their thoughts. Let them laugh too loudly, it sticks a long finger Down their throats.
East of Eden, John Steinbeck
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Thank you to @kennysbookshop.bsky.social for posting this beautiful edition and by intention or without, somehow managing for it to arrive yesterday of all days, #bloomsday
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