Jed Perl writes precisely and ecstatically. Antoine' s Alphabet is a history and a fairy tale, a work of criticism, and a work of art.

Chickens can do many things, but they cannot make sophisticated deals with humans.

She felt as if she were brimming, always producing and hoarding more love inside her. But there was no release.

People around the world were moving from one place to another. No one was staying.

It was terrible. All of the things we couldn't share. The room was filled with conversations we weren't having.

Then I have some bad news for you, because humans are going to destroy each other as soon as it becomes easy enough to, which will be very soon.

Our love was the affliction for which only our love was the cure.