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Quote by Jean Rhys

“Of course she had some pathetic illusions about herself or she would not be able to go on living.”

Quote by Jean Rhys

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Jean Rhys, a British novelist born on August 24, 1890, in the Dominican Republic, and died on May 14, 1979. Her works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and exploration of the female condition, with notable titles such as 'Wide Sargasso Sea'. more

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