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“If I could I would always work in silence and obscurity, and let my efforts be known by their results.”

Quote by Emily Bronte

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Emily Brontë was an English novelist, best known for her only novel, 'Wuthering Heights,' which is considered a classic of English literature. The novel is renowned for its profound emotion and unique narrative style. Born on July 30, 1818, she tragically passed away on December 19, 1848. more

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