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“Wasn't it quite difficult being a wicked girl? Even more difficult than being a good one?”

Quote by Jean Rhys

Book:Sleep It Off Lady: Stories

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Sleep It Off Lady: Stories

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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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