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IT was a wet, gusty night and I had a lonely walk home. By taking the river road, though I hated it, I saved two miles, so I sloshed ahead trying not to think at all. Through the barbed wire fence I could see the racing river. Its black swollen body writhed along with extraordinary swiftness, breath lessly silent, only occasionally making a swishing ripple. I did not enjoy looking at it. I was some how afraid.
And there, at the end of the river road where I swerved off, a figure stood waiting for me, motion less and enigmatic. I had to meet it or turn back.
It was a quite young girl, unknown to me, with a hood over her head, and with large unhappy eyes.
My father is very ill, she said without a word of introduction. The nurse is frightened. Could you come in and help?
There was a gaunt house set back from the road, on a little slope. I could see a wan light upstairs.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate nature of censorship, exploring how societal norms and expectations subtly shape our understanding of reality, particularly in biographical writing. The author uses Lytton Strachey's "Eminent Victorians" as a prime example, arguing that the book's success lies in its audacious disregard for conventional decorum, refusing to sanitize the lives of its subjects. The book further examines the "invisible censor," a pervasive force that dictates what we deem acceptable to discuss, ultimately shaping our perceptions of history and personal narratives. Drawing on Freudian concepts, the author suggests that this invisible censor acts as an internalized agent of societal pressures, pushing us to conform to established expectations and suppress truths that challenge the status quo. The author explores the consequences of this censorship, highlighting the dangers of suppressing authentic human experiences and the importance of challenging established narratives to uncover the truth. This insightful analysis compels readers to question the stories they are told and the unspoken rules that govern their lives, ultimately shedding light on the complex dynamics between individual expression and societal constraints. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331354901_0
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