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“What a strange distance there is between ill people and well ones.”

Quote by Winifred Holtby

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Winifred Holtby

Winifred Holtby (June 23, 1898 - September 29, 1935) was an English novelist known for her works that focused on social issues, particularly the struggles of women and the working class. more

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