Both stories present characters whose repentance is expressed as fear they will be given their just…
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Whilst Browsing: A Note On Dostoevsky’s Demons
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I love the time of year-mid May- when poppies first appear in our garden. I remember…
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You all know the word “romantic” and it arouses all kinds of expectations. It is that…
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