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Quote by Barbara Pym

“The burden of keeping three people in toilet paper seemed to me rather a heavy one.”

Quote by Barbara Pym

Book:Excellent Women

Work

Excellent Women

This book compiles a series of short narratives that delve into the lives and experiences of remarkable women from various backgrounds and eras. more

Author

Barbara Pym was an English novelist known for her wit, humor, and delicate psychological portraits. Her works often focus on the lives of the middle class and are celebrated for their unique perspective and profound insight into everyday life. more

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