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Latecomers

This book delves into the personal journeys of characters who find themselves coming to pivotal moments in their lives later than their peers. The narrative explores themes of regret, redemption, and the pursuit of fulfillment in the face of time constraints. more

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Anita Brookner
Anita Brookner

Anita Brookner was a renowned British novelist known for her delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights. Her works often focus on the lives of middle-class women, exploring themes of love, marriage, and interpersonal relationships. Born on July 16, 1928, she passed away on March 10, 2016. more

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“She bounded before me, and returned to my side, and was off again like a young greyhound; and, at first, I found plenty of entertaiment in listening to the larks singing far and near; and enjoying the sweet, warm sunshine; and watching her, my pet, and my delight, with her golden ringlets flying loose behind, and her bright cheek, as soft and pure in its bloom, as a wild rose, and her eyes radiant with cloudless pleasure. She was a happy creautre, and an angel in those those days. It is a pity she could not stay content.”

“I'm just tired of hearing about God all the time. What has He got to do with anything?... I'm not going to be immoral or commit crimes because I don't believe. I don't even think about that. I just get so tired of Him getting the credit for things the human race achieves through its own effort. Now, there simply is no God. There's only man. And it's he who makes miracles.”