“I think that if I get into the habit of writing a bit about what happens, or rather doesn't happen, I may lose a little of the sense of isolation and desolation which abides with me. My circumstances allowing of nothing but the ejaculation of one-syllabled reflections, a written monologue by that most interesting being, myself, may have its yet to be discovered consolations.”
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Alice James
Alice James, a British novelist born on August 7, 1848, and died on March 6, 1892. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights, which have had a profound impact on literature. more
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