“Nobody likes having salt rubbed into their wounds, even if it is the salt of the earth.”
Quote by Rebecca West
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Rebecca West, a celebration
This book is a tribute to the literary contributions of Rebecca West, featuring essays, analyses, and reflections on her writing career and the impact of her works on the literary world. more
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Rebecca West
Rebecca West, born Cecil William James on December 21, 1892, and died on March 15, 1983, was a prominent British author of the 20th century. Known for her profound social insight and unique literary style, she left a lasting impact on the world of literature. more
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“God forbid that any book should be banned. The practice is as indefensible as infanticide.”
“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”
Source: The young Rebecca: writings of Rebecca West, 1911-17
“Journalism: an ability to meet the challenge of filling the space.”
“A copy of the universe is not what is required of art; one of the damned things is ample.”
“But there are other things than dissipation that thicken the features. Tears, for example.”
Source: Black lamb and grey falcon: a journey through Yugoslavia
“Humanity is never more sphinxlike than when it is expressing itself.”
Source: The Court and the Castle: Some Treatments of a Recurrent Theme /$Rebecca West