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“You did not so much mind being -conventionally- betrayed, if you were not kept in the dark, which was humiliating, or defined only as a wife and dependent person, which was annihilating.”

Quote by A. S. Byatt

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A. S. Byatt is a celebrated British novelist, recognized for her intricate narratives and literary style. Born on August 24, 1936, she has made substantial contributions to literature with her distinctive voice and storytelling. more

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