“I suppose an unmarried woman just over thirty, who lives alone and has no apparent ties, must expect to find herself involved or interested in other people's business, and if she is also a clergyman's daughter then one might really say that there is no hope for her.”
This book compiles a series of short narratives that delve into the lives and experiences of remarkable women from various backgrounds and eras. more
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
“I would rather be a spinster than sold off, traded in, whatever they may call it.”
“A spinster who cannot ‘spin’ a worthwhile ‘star’ is a fallen ‘star’.”