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“Anna was saying to herself: why do I always have this awful need to make other people see things as I do? It's childish, why should they? What it amounts to is that I'm scared of being alone in what I feel.”

Quote by Doris Lessing

Book:The Golden Notebook

Work

The Golden Notebook

The Golden Notebook is a seminal work of modern literature, weaving together the personal and political narratives of a woman writer as she grapples with her own identity and the tumultuous events of the 20th century. more

Author

Doris Lessing was a British novelist known for her profound psychological insights and critical exploration of social and political issues. Her works covered a wide range of themes from personal experiences to global concerns, including colonialism, gender roles, and women's liberation. Lessing's writing style is unique and vivid, and she has had a significant impact on postcolonial and feminist literature. more

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