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“To be rid of our individuality, which is our will, which is our effort—to live effortless, a kind of conscious sleep—that is very beautiful, I think—that is our after-life-our immortality.”

Quote by D.H. Lawrence

Book:Sons and Lovers
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Sons and Lovers

This novel delves into the emotional and psychological dynamics of a young man's relationship with his parents, highlighting the challenges of family ties and societal expectations in an industrializing era. more

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D.H. Lawrence

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Book:Macbeth
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