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Original publication
1969
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Opening Excerpt
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On the edge of the leaf a line of light, of yellow light born over the green escaped over the side catch it with a finger and then a hand he brought it up to his eye and put it through, bouncing on the ground the uneven road cracked the direction and he followed into the garden transparent and shiny to the sun.
Story Vibe & Style Profile
Emotional Weight
2.3 / 5
Reflective
Narrative Pacing
1.1 / 5
Contemplative
Literary Style
4.3 / 5
Lyrical & Evocative
Speculative / Reality
2.1 / 5
Realistic / Mimetic
Appearances
The Paris Review
The Paris Review No. 47 — Summer 1969 · Jun 1, 1969
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