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“The City is a machine miraculously organised for extracting gold from the seas, airs, clouds, from barren lands, holds of ships, mines, plantations, cottage hearth-stones, trees and rocks; and he, wretchedly waiting in the exterior halls, could not even get his finger on one tiny, tiny lever.”

Quote by Christina Stead

Book:Christina Stead, Selected Fiction and Nonfiction
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Christina Stead, Selected Fiction and Nonfiction

This compilation includes a selection of Christina Stead's most notable works, offering readers a glimpse into her insightful observations on human nature, societal issues, and personal relationships. The collection spans various genres, reflecting Stead's versatility as a writer. more

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Christina Stead
Christina Stead

Christina Stead, born on July 17, 1902, and died on March 31, 1983, was an accomplished novelist from Australia. Her works are renowned for their profound social insight and unique narrative style, primarily focusing on the daily life of Australia and the United States in the mid-20th century. more

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