“Childhood is only the beautiful and happy time in contemplation and retrospect: to the child it is full of deep sorrows, the meaning of which is unknown.”
Quote by George Eliot
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George Eliot's Life, Complete: Top Novelist Focus
George Eliot's Life, Complete: Top Novelist Focus offers an in-depth exploration of the life and works of the celebrated author, focusing on her contributions to the literary world and her impact as a leading novelist. more
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