“I write because, exacting as it may be to do so, it is still more difficult to refrain, and because - however conscious of one's limitations one may be - there is always at the back of one's mind an irrational hope that this next book will be different: it will be the rounded achievement, the complete fulfilment. It never has been: yet I am still writing.”
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Iris Origo
Iris Origo, born on August 15, 1902 and died on June 28, 1988, was an outstanding Italian biographer. Her works are known for their in-depth research and rich details, particularly for her ability to depict the lives and historical contexts of figures. more
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