“Well, when I am fifty-three or so I would like to write a novel as good as Persuasion but with a modern setting, of course. For the next thirty years or so I shall be collecting material for it. If anyone asks me what I work at, I shall say, 'Collecting material'. No one can object to that.”
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Stella Gibbons
Stella Gibbons was an English author known for her satirical and humorous writing style. Her works often set in rural England, showcasing the customs and characters of British society. Her notable works include 'Cold Comfort Farm'. more
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