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“I suppose the pleasure of the country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidences of the determination to live. That is a truism when said, but anything but a truism when daily observed. Nothing shows up the difference between the thing said or read, so much as the daily experience of it.”

Quote by Vita Sackville-West

Book:Vita Sackville-West: Selected Writings

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Vita Sackville-West: Selected Writings

This compilation includes a selection of Vita Sackville-West's literary contributions, offering insight into her diverse talents and the themes she explored throughout her career. more

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Vita Sackville-West

Vita Sackville-West was an English author, poet, and gardener, recognized for her novels, poetry, and gardening expertise. Born on March 9, 1892, and passing away on June 2, 1962, Sackville-West's writing delved into themes of love, nature, and the human condition. She was a member of the Bloomsbury Group, a group of artists, writers, and intellectuals in the early 20th century. more

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