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“I cannot love people in the country, I discover, because there is always this danger that they may be acquaintances, with all the perils and choleras of acquaintance implicit in them; but in London they seem as charming as rabbits.”

Quote by Sylvia Townsend Warner

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A compilation of personal and professional exchanges that delve into the complexities of human connection and introspection. 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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Book:The diaries of Sylvia Townsend Warner

Source: The diaries of Sylvia Townsend Warner

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Book:Selected stories of Sylvia Townsend Warner

Source: Selected stories of Sylvia Townsend Warner

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Book:Dorset Stories

Source: Dorset Stories

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Source: Letters

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Author:Sylvia Townsend Warner