2.16.2013

"Seven Houses in France" Bernardo Atxaga

"Yes, the Lord moves in mysterious ways.  He gives us vigor and then punishes us for having it,' he said, as if still pondering the matter.  A mischievous smile appeared on his face.  'However, I think in our case, there is a solution, and I'll tell you what that is, Chrystome.  The solution lies in...pollutio.  Continue along that path."

-A strange quote, but one that builds upon the root of this Spanish story, translated by Margaret Jull Costa.

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