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On wings of song

by Thomas M. Disch

A grieving man clings to the singular belief that he will one day learn to fly while enduring profound psychological and physical hardships. This novel explores themes of hope, survival, and resilience in the face of desolation.

Accession 8837 ISBN 0417055803 Publisher Magnum Books
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