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“A class struggling to assert itself, to discover its true shape, which lies hidden, as does the statue in the marble, in the hard, resisting material of life itself, must, in the nature of things, be different from that same class when chisel and mallet have been laid aside, and it has actually become what it had so long been struggling to be.”

Quote by Hope Mirrlees

Book:Lud-in-the-Mist
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Lud-in-the-Mist

This book is a fantasy tale that delves into the enigmatic world of Lud, an island cloaked in perpetual mist. The story intertwines elements of magic and the supernatural, offering readers a richly detailed exploration of a fantastical realm. more

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Hope Mirrlees
Hope Mirrlees

Hope Mirrlees was a British poet born in 1887 and died in 1978. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional depth, having a significant impact on 20th-century British poetry. more

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