“Henry Thoreau said that we don’t own things; things own us. Every new object”
If It Bleeds
“Henry Thoreau said that we don’t own things; things own us. Every new object”
“What really bugs Henry about Barry, he supposes, is Barry’s complacency. His inner assurance that there is no need to change his self-destructive behavior, let alone search for its roots.””
“It is the laugh of a man in the grip of fond recall- the sight of a sunset, the firm feel of a woman’s breast through a thin silk shirt (not that Barry has, in Henry’s estimation, ever felt such a thing), or the packed warmth of beach sand.””
Henry S. King was a notable British publisher and bookseller in the 19th century, recognized for his contributions to the literary landscape of his time. He founded Henry S. King & Co., which became k...