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“She could give herself up to the written word as naturally as a good dancer to music or a fine swimmer to water. The only difficulty was that after finishing the last sentence she was left with a feeling at once hollow and uncomfortably full. Exactly like indigestion.”

Quote by Jean Rhys

Book:Tales of the wide Caribbean

Work

Tales of the wide Caribbean

This book features a variety of narratives that explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories of the Caribbean islands. more

Author

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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