“We do not discuss the members of our family to their faces.”
Book:A house and its head
Quote by Ivy Compton-Burnett
Work
A house and its head
This book delves into the dynamics of a household, focusing on the relationships and power struggles between its inhabitants. 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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