"The comic novels I did when I was in my 20s had a harder edge - less sympathy for people. Or a sympathy that was harder to detect: Characters' foibles and obsessive bents were unrelenting, like caricatures."
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Quotes by Lydia Millet
Lydia Millet is a distinguished American author known for her incisive explorations of environmental themes and the human condition. Born in 1963, she has penned numerous novels, essays, and short stories, often blending fiction with poignant critiques of ecological crises. Millet's work, which includes acclaimed titles like "Mermaids in Paradise," has garnered accolades for its lyrical prose and thought-provoking narratives. Through her storytelling, she challenges readers to reflect on their relationship with nature and the pressing issues of our time, leaving a lasting legacy in contemporary literature.
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"In Hiroshima, bombed Aug. 6, 1945, no warning was given of the air attack, and thus no escape was possible for the mostly women, children and old people who fell victim."
Lydia Millet"The Safari Club International has worked the legal system hard to try to keep polar bears - threatened primarily by climate change, but also by hunting - on the list of creatures people can import as trophies after shooting."
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