“Good God enlighten us! Which of these two belongs to the sterner sex - the man who sits in Whitehall all his life on a comfortable salary, or the woman who has to keep her teeth bared lest she has her meatless bone of 17s. 4d. a week snatched away from her and who has to produce the next generation on her off-days?”
Quote by Rebecca West
Work
The Young Rebecca: Writings of Rebecca West 1911-17
The book is a compilation of Rebecca West's early writings, providing insight into her development as a writer during the early 20th century. It features a selection of her essays, short stories, and other literary pieces from that period. more
Author
Rebecca West
Rebecca West, born Cecil William James on December 21, 1892, and died on March 15, 1983, was a prominent British author of the 20th century. Known for her profound social insight and unique literary style, she left a lasting impact on the world of literature. more
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