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“There are some women ... in whom conscience is so strongly developed that it leaves little room for anything else.”

Quote by Sylvia Townsend Warner

Book:Swans on an Autumn River: Stories

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Swans on an Autumn River: Stories

This book features a selection of short narratives that delve into the complexities of human experience, capturing the nuances of life and emotion through diverse perspectives and settings. more

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Sylvia Townsend Warner

Sylvia Townsend Warner was an American novelist whose works delved into the complexities of human relationships and the influence of historical events on individuals. Born on December 6, 1893, she spent much of her life in New England, which deeply influenced her writing. Warner's career spanned several decades, during which she published a number of critically acclaimed novels. more

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