“I think I like 'em better like that...divinely dull...just the quiet bearers of their own beauty, like the priestesses in a Panathenaic procession.”
Book:The Buccaneers
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
The Buccaneers
This book delves into the lives and adventures of pirates during the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the tumultuous and often violent world of piracy. more
Author
Edith Wharton
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
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