“some people always have a touch of youth about them.”
Quote by Ivy Compton-Burnett
Work
A Family and a Fortune
This book delves into the complexities of a family's life and their accumulation of fortune, examining the interplay between personal relationships and financial success. more
Author
Ivy Compton-Burnett
Ivy Compton-Burnett was a British novelist born on June 5, 1884, in London, and died on August 27, 1969. Known for her distinctive dramatic dialogue and complex portrayals of family relationships, she is considered an important figure in 20th-century British literature. more
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