“A black star appears, a point of darkness in the night sky's clarity. Point of darkness and gateway to repose. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.”

About Paul Bowles

Author • American

Paul Bowles was an acclaimed American expatriate composer, author, and translator. He became a prominent figure in post-war literature with his first novel, The Sheltering Sky, which explored themes of existential dread...