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“When you are a child you are yourself and you know and see everything prophetically. And then suddenly something happens and you stop being yourself; you become what others force you to be. You lose your wisdom and your soul.”

Quote by Jean Rhys

Book:Tales of the wide Caribbean

Work

Tales of the wide Caribbean

This book features a variety of narratives that explore the diverse cultures, landscapes, and histories of the Caribbean islands. more

Author

Jean Rhys, a British novelist born on August 24, 1890, in the Dominican Republic, and died on May 14, 1979. Her works are known for their profound psychological descriptions and exploration of the female condition, with notable titles such as 'Wide Sargasso Sea'. more

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