016 - A Measure of Sorrow

Published in 1903, this captivating collection of dialogues by Mary MacLane invites listeners into a mysterious conversation that leaves them pondering the identity of her enigmatic companion. Is it the statue she initially describes? An imaginary friend? An alter-ego of the author? Or perhaps a real friend whose identity she cleverly conceals? The questions linger, especially as the conversations reveal how a statue could possibly communicate through the postal service or tap into the authors innermost vulnerabilities. Through her exchanges with Annabel Lee, MacLane offers glimmers of a bygone era, weaving together whimsical personal anecdotes, neighborhood happenings, and profound reflections on friendship and the deeper meanings of life. - Summary by Daryl Wor