He invited her to the dance and, after a moment, turned to her majestically and sadly: "How do you save from loneliness?" he asked. Melissa looked up at him, a straight calm look of a too experienced woman, and answered softly: “Monsieur, but what if I am loneliness?”

📖 Lawrence Durrell

🌍 British  |  👨‍💼 Writer

🎂 February 27, 1912  –  ⚰️ November 7, 1990
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In this scene, a man invites a woman to dance and then, with a serious and almost regal demeanor, questions her about overcoming loneliness. His tone suggests a sense of longing or introspection, seeking a deeper connection or understanding of solitude.

Melissa responds with quiet confidence, implying that loneliness might be a state she is familiar with or even embodies. Her calm reply hints at her introspective nature and suggests that...

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