Will C. Barnes
Will C. Barnes was an American author and poet known for his vivid depictions of the American West and its landscapes. Born in 1858, he spent much of his life in the southwestern United States, where he drew inspiration from the natural beauty and ruggedness of the region. His works often reflect themes of nature, adventure, and the spirit of the frontier, capturing the essence of life in the West during a transformative period in American history. Barnes is particularly noted for his poetry, which showcases his deep appreciation for the land and its people, as well as his ability to convey the complexities of human experience in a rapidly changing world. Among his notable works are "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine" and "The Cowboy Poet," which highlight his unique voice and perspective on Western life. His contributions to literature not only celebrate the American landscape but also serve as a historical record of the era's cultural shifts. Barnes's legacy endures through his ability to evoke a sense of place and identity, making him a significant figure in the canon of American Western literature.
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View all 8 quotes“There is a German word, , which has no English equivalent; it means 'the longing for something'. It has Romantic and mystical connotations; C.S. Lewis defined it as the 'inconsolable longing' in the human heart for 'we know not what'. It seems rather German to be able to specify the unspecifiable. The longing for something - or, in our case, for someone.””
“I love you." For a start, we'd better put these words on a high shelf; in a square box behind glass which we have to break with our elbow; in a bank. We shouldn't leave them lying around the house like a tube of vitamin C. If the words come too easily to hand, we'll use them without thought; we won't be able to resist. Oh, we say we won't, but we will. We'll get drunk, or lonely, or - likeliest of all - plain damn hopeful, and there are the words gone, used up, grubbied. We think we might be in love and we're trying out the words to see if they're appropriate? How can we know what we think till we hear what we say? Come off it; that won't wash. These are grand words; we must make sure we deserve them. Listen to them again: "I love you.””
“My mind is more like a roller coaster inside a labyrinth buried in an M. C. Escher painting that is riding on another roller coaster.””
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