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Quote by Virginia Woolf

“Be truthful, one would say, and the result is bound to be amazingly interesting. Comedy is bound to be enriched. New facts are bound to be discovered.”

Quote by Virginia Woolf

Book:A Room of One’s Own

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A Room of One’s Own

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British modernist writer, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound portrayal of female experience. Her works include 'To the Lighthouse' and 'Mrs. Dalloway'. more

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