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“Then he said that art could state very little - that its whole business was to evoke responses. And that without innovations and experiments - such as father's - all art would stagnate.”

Quote by Dodie Smith

Book:I Capture The Castle

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I Capture The Castle

This novel is a poignant exploration of the complexities of family dynamics, love, and the passage from childhood to adulthood. Narrated by a young girl, it offers a vivid portrayal of a family struggling with financial hardship and social status amidst the backdrop of a changing world. more

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Dodie Smith was an English novelist, best known for her children's literature, particularly the Winnie-the-Pooh series, which has become a global classic. Born on May 3, 1896, in London, she passed away on November 24, 1990. more

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Source: The Use of Poetry and the Use of Criticism

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Source: Glitter Saints: The Cosmic Art of Forgiveness, a Memoir

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Source: Glitter Saints: The Cosmic Art of Forgiveness, a Memoir

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