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Quote by Jean Rhys

“I must write. If I stop writing my life will have been an abject failure. It is that already to other people. But it could be an abject failure to myself. I will not have earned death.”

Quote by Jean Rhys

Book:Tales of the wide Caribbean

Work

Tales of the wide Caribbean

This book features a variety of narratives that explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories of the Caribbean islands. more

Author

Jean Rhys, a British novelist born on August 24, 1890, in the Dominican Republic, and died on May 14, 1979. Her works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and exploration of the female condition, with notable titles such as 'Wide Sargasso Sea'. more

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