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“One passes through the world knowing few, if any, of the important things about even the people with whom one has been from time to time in the closest intimacy.”

Quote by Anthony Powell

Book:A Dance to the Music of Time: Second Movement

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A Dance to the Music of Time: Second Movement

This book is the second volume of the 'A Dance to the Music of Time' series, which delves into the lives of a group of friends across several decades, illustrating the evolution of their personal and social lives amidst shifting historical contexts. more

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Anthony Powell was an English novelist renowned for his twelve-volume series 'A Dance to the Music of Time', which offers a profound insight into British society and culture during the 20th century. more

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