Eagles' NestIn this powerful fantasy, Kavan describes the life of an individual who cannot face the harsh impact of modern civilization. Exploring the shifting territory between the concrete world and the world of dreams, she questions both the ultimate reality of personal identity and of existence itself. |
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Page 59
... excitement invaded me , emanating from the dark oblong on the wall . It was as though , not only I myself , but everything in the room , in the garden outside , in the sky , even , were waiting attentively for the coming revelation ...
... excitement invaded me , emanating from the dark oblong on the wall . It was as though , not only I myself , but everything in the room , in the garden outside , in the sky , even , were waiting attentively for the coming revelation ...
Page 131
... In any case , my attention was diverted to the hand , white and as steady as marble , now holding out a second picture for my inspection . As soon as I saw this one , my indifference vanished , I asked in excitement 131.
... In any case , my attention was diverted to the hand , white and as steady as marble , now holding out a second picture for my inspection . As soon as I saw this one , my indifference vanished , I asked in excitement 131.
Page 140
... excitement . Although I was quite near this door , my back was against the wall so that I couldn't see out ; without in the least understanding why , it seemed necessary to approach with the greatest caution whatever might be on the ...
... excitement . Although I was quite near this door , my back was against the wall so that I couldn't see out ; without in the least understanding why , it seemed necessary to approach with the greatest caution whatever might be on the ...
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Administrator Administrator's already appeared aware BEAUTY SHOP began bleached butler chauffeur Christmas Eve colours dark derealization door dream Eagles everything excitement eyes face feel felt flower seller forget gazing girl glance hadn't hand happened head heard hope hurry impression inquisitive jumped knew leaving light longer look meant mind mind's eye moved mysterious Nest never noticed once optical illusion paintbox painted pallor peasants Penny Penny's picture posi realized remember reply round saying seemed seen sensation sense shadow she'd shut silence situation sketch smile sound speak standing STANFORD UNIVERSITY stare started steps strange street sudden suddenly sugges supposed sure surprise talk taxi tell There's thing thought tion told town trying turned unreal vague vanished verger voice waiting walking wanted watched white teeth whole window wonder words