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“I wonder if we are all wrong about each other, if we are just composing unwritten novels about the people we meet?”

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Rebecca West, born Cecil William James on December 21, 1892, and died on March 15, 1983, was a prominent British author of the 20th century. Known for her profound social insight and unique literary style, she left a lasting impact on the world of literature. more

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