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“She represents love, beauty, purity, the ideal female and the moon...and she's the mystère of jealousy, vengeance and discord, AND, on the other hand, of love, perpetual help, goodwill, health, beauty and fortune.”

Quote by Zadie Smith

Work

In this thought-provoking novel, the author delves into the lives of two families, intertwining their stories and examining the nature of beauty, ethics, and the challenges of family dynamics. more

Author

Zadie Smith is a British novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insights. Her works cover a range of themes including race, class, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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