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“Que me voulez-vous?' said he in a growl of which the music was wholly confined to his chest and throat, for he kept his teeth clenched, and seemed registering to himself an inward vow that nothing earthly should wring from him a smile. My answer commenced uncompromisingly: - 'Monsieur,' I said, je veux l'impossible, des choses inouïes.”

Quote by Charlotte Bronte

Work

Villette: Easyread Edition

Charlotte Brontë's 'Villette' is a poignant narrative of personal growth and the challenges faced by a young woman in a male-dominated society. Lucy Snowe's experiences in a French boarding school and her subsequent employment as a teacher in a British town serve as the backdrop for her exploration of love, friendship, and identity. more

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Charlotte Bronte
Charlotte Bronte

Charlotte Brontë was an English novelist known for her novel Jane Eyre, which is considered a classic of English literature. Her works are known for their deep psychological insights and emotional intensity. more

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