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Quote by Edith Wharton

“How I hate everything!”

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This book delves into the seasonal experience of summer, examining its influence on individuals and communities, through a narrative that captures the essence of this time of year. more

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Edith Wharton

American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more

“I didn't know you had a girlfriend, Griggs." Anson Choi feigns surprise. "What's her name?" "I didn't actually catch her name," Griggs continues. "Lily," Raffaela says over her shoulder and this time I give her a sideways look. "Great to know that I'm in love with a girl with a cool name." "It's Taylor's middle name," Raffaela calls back again.”

Knows Giving Looks Girl Names Middle Surprise Shoulders Girlfriend Lilies Back Again Sideways

Author:Melina Marchetta

“...though she had not had the strength to shake off the spell that bound her to him she had lost all spontaneity of feeling, and seemed to herself to be passively awaiting a fate she could not avert.”

Feelings Lost Fate Bounds Shakes Spells Spontaneity Avert

Book:Summer

Source: Summer

“They've been stealing mortals away for centuries, but they can't have you.”

Century Stealing Mortals

Author:Melissa Marr

“It wis like auld times, but in a sense that only served tae remind us ay how much things hud changed.”

Changed