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“We are almost all, my good General, of a nature so pitifully plastic, that we act from circumstance, and are fashioned by situation.”

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Book:Camilla
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Camilla

Camilla is a fictional narrative that delves into the complexities of romantic relationships and the constraints imposed by societal norms. more

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Frances Burney

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