“Living was simple: it was no more than a few habitual actions strung on to a routine.”
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The Lady and the Little Fox Fur
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Violette Leduc
Violette Leduc (April 7, 1907 – May 28, 1972) was a French author known for her autobiographical novels and essays. She explored themes of female identity, sexuality, loneliness, and social marginalization, with notable works including 'La Bâtarde' and 'Thérèse et Isabelle.' Born into poverty in northern France, Leduc had a difficult childhood and later associated with cultural figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Genet. Her bold, candid writing style challenged societal taboos, influencing French feminist and LGBTQ+ literature. Though not widely recognized during her lifetime, her work was rediscovered in the late 20th century and is now celebrated as a courageous voice in French literature. more
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