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“We look back already to the time of the persecution as though it were the heroic age, but have you ever thought how awfully few martyrs there were, compared with how many there ought to have been?”

Quote by Evelyn Waugh

Book:Helena
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Helena

Helena is a narrative that delves into complex characters and intricate relationships, set against the backdrop of a fictional world. more

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Evelyn Waugh
Evelyn Waugh

British writer known for his satirical and humorous style, with notable works including 'Vile Bodies' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. Waugh is renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century British society and culture. more

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