“We all like to think of ourselves as a standard, and I can see that it is genuinely difficult for the English middle class to suppose that the working class is not desperately anxious to become just like itself. I am afraid this must be unlearned.”
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Raymond Williams
Raymond Williams was a British novelist celebrated for his exploration of social class and the human condition in his works. Born on August 31, 1921, in Cwmgiedd, Wales, Williams' career spanned several decades, during which he authored numerous novels and short stories. His writing is characterized by its richly detailed prose and complex characters, reflecting the diverse social and cultural landscapes of his era. more
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