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“One could do with a longer year - so much to do, so little done, alas.”

Quote by Rose Macaulay

Book:Last letters to a friend, 1952-1958

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Last letters to a friend, 1952-1958

This book compiles a series of letters written between two friends from 1952 to 1958, offering a glimpse into their personal lives and the social context of the time. more

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Rose Macaulay (August 1, 1881 – October 30, 1958) was a distinguished British writer, novelist, poet, and critic. Known for her wit, satire, and keen social observation, she authored over 30 works, including novels, essays, travelogues, and poetry. Born in Cambridge to an academic family, she studied at Oxford but left without a degree. Her notable works include 'The Towers of Trebizond' and 'They Were Defeated.' Macaulay never married but had a secret love affair. Her writing often explored faith, morality, and women's independence. She died of a heart attack in 1958 at age 77. more

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