The title is that of a chapter in the C.S. Lewis classic That Hideous Strength .
A search suggested by this afternoon's NY Lottery four-digit number,
8002, yields a forum post at WebOfNarcissism.com—
"a book that changed my life"—
"Here is the book:
http://www.amazon.com/What-Loved-Novel-Siri-Hustvedt/dp/0312421192
Warning. It is dark. But it is also lovely."
Whether it is deep as well, the reader may judge.
The quoted review is from a discussion by an anonymous user
of her relationship with someone called N. See also, in this journal,
The Story of N.
Happy St. Anne's Day.