Quote by Shirley Jackson, The Bird's Nest

Let my reader who is puzzled by my awkward explanations close his eyes for no more than two minutes, and see if he does not find himself suddenly not a compact human being at all, but only a consciousness on a sea of sound and touch . . .

Let my reader who is puzzled by my awkward explanations clos

Summary

This quote suggests that the reader should momentarily detach from their analytical mindset and surrender themselves to the experience of the senses. By closing their eyes and allowing themselves to be immersed in the world of sounds and sensations, the quote implies that they may transcend the limitations of their physical body and connect with a broader, more profound consciousness. It encourages the reader to let go of rational explanations and embrace the vastness of sensory perception.

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Imagination

By Shirley Jackson, The Bird's Nest

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