A squat black telephone, I mean an octopus, the god of our Signal Corps, owns a recess in Berlin {more probably Moscow, which one German general has named .
by William T. Vollmann (0 Reviews)
In "Europe Central," William T. Vollmann presents an intriguing image of a black telephone likened to an octopus, representing a potent symbol of communication and control. This metaphor suggests a complex and possibly sinister network at work, one that influences events far beyond its physical presence. The reference to Berlin and Moscow indicates a historical context of power dynamics and the operations of the Signal Corps, underscoring the tension during that...
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