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“The best and most popular novelists do not, as a rule, have children in their books at all, and this is wise. Parents are about the only people who are interested in children, and they merely in their own ones.”

Quote by E. M. Delafield

Work

The Collected Works of E. M. Delafield (Illustrated): The Provincial Lady Series, Zella Sees Herself, The War-Workers, Consequences, Gay Life, The Heel of Achilles, Humbug, Messalina of the Suburbs (Including Short Stories and Plays)

The Collected Works of E. M. Delafield is a comprehensive compilation of the author's literary output. It begins with the Provincial Lady series, which offers a witty and insightful look into the lives of British women in the early 20th century. The collection also includes the novel 'Zella Sees Herself,' which delves into the protagonist's self-discovery, and 'The War-Workers,' a novel set during World War I. Other works featured are 'Consequences,' 'Gay Life,' 'The Heel of Achilles,' and 'Humbug,' which vary in themes and styles. Additionally, the collection contains short stories and plays, further highlighting Delafield's diverse writing abilities. more

Author

E. M. Delafield
E. M. Delafield

E. M. Delafield was an American author born on June 9, 1890, and died on December 2, 1943. Known for her delicate emotions and humorous writing style, her works mainly focused on female themes. more

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