Mirror Gazing Russian Literature "A book describes works conceived

"A book describes works conceived of but not realized by its author

And this is why

might they not welcome the chance to see their remaining child live forever

and no such protocol exists for J

without ever becoming sentimental or clichéd

Mirror Gazing Russian Literature "A book describes works conceivedMirror Gazing is a book about reading and looking, about what people seek when they read, and about what stares back at them from the printed page. It is an archival project, based on a wealth of material collected daily by celebrated critic Warren F. Motte over thirty five years and squirreled away for some eventual winter. It is also a love letter, a confession, a tale of deep obsession, and a cry for help addressed to anyone who takes literature