“Great music is in a sense serene; it is certain of the values it asserts.”
Quote by Rebecca West
Work
The Saga of the Century: The Fountain Overflows, This Real Night, and Cousin Rosamund
This collection brings together three distinct novellas, each offering a unique perspective on the complexities of human life and relationships. The novellas are 'The Fountain Overflows,' 'This Real Night,' and 'Cousin Rosamund,' each contributing to a rich tapestry of narrative and emotional depth. 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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“Nobody likes having salt rubbed into their wounds, even if it is the salt of the earth.”
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“God forbid that any book should be banned. The practice is as indefensible as infanticide.”
“It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.”
Source: The young Rebecca: writings of Rebecca West, 1911-17
“Journalism: an ability to meet the challenge of filling the space.”
“A copy of the universe is not what is required of art; one of the damned things is ample.”
“But there are other things than dissipation that thicken the features. Tears, for example.”
Source: Black lamb and grey falcon: a journey through Yugoslavia
“Humanity is never more sphinxlike than when it is expressing itself.”
Source: The Court and the Castle: Some Treatments of a Recurrent Theme /$Rebecca West