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“All the while she wondered if any strange good thing might come of her being in her ancestral land; and some spirit within her rose automatically as the sap in the twigs. It was unexpected youth, surging up anew after its temporary check, and bringing with it hope, and the invincible instinct towards self-delight.”

Book:Tess of the D’Urbervilles

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Tess of the D’Urbervilles

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Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy, a British novelist born on June 2, 1840, and died on January 11, 1928, is renowned for his novels that depict rural life, reflecting the social changes in 19th-century England. His works often carry a sense of pessimism, depicting the fates of characters with sympathy. more

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Book:Sanctuaries of Childhood: Nurturing a Child's Spiritual Life

Source: Sanctuaries of Childhood: Nurturing a Child's Spiritual Life

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Book:Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

Source: Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

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Author:Oscar Hammerstein II

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