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The quote suggests that landscapes naturally change over time, but people also accelerate or shape that change through their actions. It points to a shared responsibility, whether intentional or not, in altering the world around us.
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About John Darnielle
American musician and novelist, born 1967
John Darnielle is an American musician and novelist, best known as the founder and driving force behind the indie folk band the Mountain Goats. He started the band in 1991 and has served as its writer, composer, guitarist, pianist, and vocalist. He is known for a prolific body of work and for lyrics that have a distinctly literary feel. Alongside his music, he has written three novels, Wolf in White Van, Universal Harvester, and Devil House.
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Books by John Darnielle
Universal harvester
2017