“Originally marriage meant the sale of a woman by one man to another; now most women sell themselves though they have no intention of delivering the goods listed in the bill of sale.”
Quote by Robert Graves
Work
Mammon and the black goddess
A fictional narrative that delves into the complexities of greed and the pursuit of power, set against the backdrop of a mysterious and alluring deity. more
Author
Robert Graves
Robert Graves was a British poet, novelist, and translator, born on July 24, 1895, and died on December 7, 1985. His poetry is diverse and spans various literary movements from classicism to modernism. Known for his profound insights into history and mythology, Graves's novels are also highly regarded. more
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