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The Book Club: Dorian Lynskey

Best of the Spectator

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Exploration of Bleakness, Annihilation, and the Human Psyche in Literature

Exploring the life of a woman who adopted the persona of Anna Kavan, inspired by a character from her novel, 'Ice'. The chapter delves into the bleak and introspective themes of annihilation and human failure, reflecting on the fascination with destruction in both literature and reality.

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