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“The Gelaming regarded themselves as a force for good, and in many ways they were, but they were also inexorable and their compassion could often feel like oppression.”

Quote by Storm Constantine

Book:The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure: The First Book of the Wraeththu Histories

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The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure: The First Book of the Wraeththu Histories

This book is the first in a series that explores the intricate lore and history of the Wraeththu, offering readers a glimpse into their complex world and cultural evolution. more

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Storm Constantine

Storm Constantine is a British author born in 1956. Known for her works in fantasy and horror, her writing has captivated readers with its supernatural elements and profound philosophical themes. Constantine's style is unique, blending literary quality with imagination, providing readers with a rich reading experience. more

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“Life for the majority of the population. Is an unlovely struggle against unfair odds. Culminating in a cheap funeral.”

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Book:Siegfried Sassoon's long journey: selections from the Sherston memoirs

Source: Siegfried Sassoon's long journey: selections from the Sherston memoirs

“To recommend a monarchy on account of the prosperity it gives the provinces seems to me like recommending that a man should have liberty to treat his children as slaves, if at the same time he treats his slaves with reasonable consideration.”

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Book:I, Claudius ; and, Claudius the god

Source: I, Claudius ; and, Claudius the god

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Book:The Long Weekend : a Social History of Great Britain 1918-1939: And, The Reader Over Your Shoulder : a Handbook for Writers of English Prose

Source: The Long Weekend : a Social History of Great Britain 1918-1939: And, The Reader Over Your Shoulder : a Handbook for Writers of English Prose

“Hardly one soldier in a hundred was inspired by religious feeling of even the crudest kind. It would have been difficult to remain religious in the trenches even if one had survived the irreligion of the training battalion at home.”

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Book:Good-bye to all that

Source: Good-bye to all that

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Book:Conversations with Robert Graves

Source: Conversations with Robert Graves

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