“... A La Recherche du Temps Perdu is like a beautiful hand with long fingers reaching out to pluck a perfect fruit, without error,for the accurate eye knows well it is growing just there on the branch, while Ulysses is the fumbling of a horned hand in darkness after a doubted jewel.”
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The Strange Necessity: Essays and Reviews
This book is a compilation of thoughtful essays and critical reviews that delve into a wide range of subjects, offering insights and perspectives on different aspects of life, culture, and thought. more
Author
Rebecca West
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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