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Quote by Alice James

“The success or failure of a life, as far as posterity goes, seems to lie in the more or less luck of seizing the right moment of escape”

Quote by Alice James

Book:Her Brothers Her Journal

Work

Her Brothers Her Journal

This book delves into the introspective musings of a protagonist as she navigates the complexities of her family dynamics, focusing on the relationships and interactions with her brothers. more

Author

Alice James, a British novelist born on August 7, 1848, and died on March 6, 1892. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights, which have had a profound impact on literature. more

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