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Further Records, 1848-1883: A Series of Letters

This book is a compilation of letters that offer insights into the personal and historical events of the period between 1848 and 1883. more

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Fanny Kemble
Fanny Kemble

Fanny Kemble was a distinguished 19th-century English actress and writer. Born on November 27, 1809, and passing away on January 15, 1893, she was renowned for her acting prowess and literary contributions. Kemble's career on the stage was marked by her remarkable performances in Shakespearean and contemporary plays, and her transition to writing after her retirement from acting resulted in several notable works, including memoirs that offered a unique perspective on the life of an actress in the 19th century. She was also a vocal advocate for social and political issues, including women's rights and the abolition of slavery. more

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“Truth, after all, wears a different face to everybody, and it would be too tedious to wait till all were agreed. She is said to lie at the bottom of a well, for the very reason, perhaps, that whoever looks down in search of her sees his own image at the bottom, and is persuaded not only that he has seen the goddess, but that she is far better looking than he had imagined.”

“It is only those who are in constant revolt that discover what is true, not the man who conforms, who follows some tradition. It is only when you are constantly inquiring, constantly observing, constantly learning, that you find truth, God, or love.”