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Natalie Clifford Barney

    October 31, 1876 – February 2, 1972

    Natalie Clifford Barney was an American writer and literary salon host in Paris, known for her poetry, epigrams, and memoirs. Her salon on Paris's Left Bank served for over sixty years as a gathering place for artists and writers from around the globe, including key figures in French literature and American and British Modernists. Barney championed writing by women, establishing a "Women's Academy" as a counterpoint to the male-dominated French Academy. Her work advocated for feminism, pacifism, and paganism, rejecting monogamy and openly exploring relationships. Her life and literary output inspired numerous novels, often touching on themes of same-sex love and societal conventions.

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    The One Who Is Legion
    • 2023

      The One Who Is Legion

      • 166 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the concept of inner voices and the multiple selves within us, the narrative delves into the conflicts and harmonies that arise from these internal dialogues. The author seeks to compose a novel that reflects these complex interactions, suggesting that true stories often emerge from our inner landscapes rather than external realities. This introspective journey invites readers to consider the richness of their own inner experiences and the narratives that can be crafted from them.

      The One Who Is Legion