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Barbara Pym was an English novelist known for her wit, humor, and delicate psychological portraits. Her works often focus on the lives of the middle class and are celebrated for their unique perspective and profound insight into everyday life.

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Famous Barbara Pym Quotes

“It was odd how one found oneself making trivial conversation on important occasions. Perhaps it was because one could not say what was really in one's mind.”

Mind Important Found Conversation Oneself Occasions Odd

Book:An Unsuitable Attachment

Source: An Unsuitable Attachment

“Dulcie always found a public library a little upsetting, for one saw so many odd people there.”

People Littles Found Saws Library Odd Upset Public Library

Book:No fond return of love

Source: No fond return of love

About the Author

Born: June 2, 1913
Died: January 11, 1980
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 51

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Less than angelsRelated source material

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A Very Private Eye: An Autobiography in Diaries and LettersRelated source material

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A Glass of BlessingsRelated source material

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