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“One has a greater sense of intellectual degradation after an interview with a doctor than from any human experience.”

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Alice James
Alice James

Alice James, a British novelist born on August 7, 1848, and died on March 6, 1892. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound psychological insights, which have had a profound impact on literature. more

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