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Quote by Virginia Woolf

“How are we to account for the strange human craving for the pleasure of feeling afraid which is so much involved in our love of ghost stories?”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Book:Collected essays

Work

Collected essays

This book brings together a diverse range of essays, covering a wide array of topics and perspectives from various authors. more

Author

British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more

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