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“Girls are caterpillars while they live in the world, to be finally butterflies when the summer comes; but in the meantime there are are grubs and larvae[...]”

Human Nature Womanhood Girlhood Carmilla

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“MARY: Renaissance, not medieval. Most of the castle was built during the sixteenth century, although I believe its foundations date from the fourteenth. CATHERINE: And our readers will care why? MARY: You may not care for accuracy, but I do—and Carmilla will, when she reads this book. CATHERINE: If I ever get the damn thing written, with all these interruptions!”

Renaissance Accuracy Mary Jekyll Catherine Moreau Carmilla

Book:European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman

Source: European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman

“Girls are caterpillars while they live in the world, to be finally butterflies when the summer comes; but in the meantime there are grubs and larvae, don't you see - each with their peculiar propensities, necessities and structure.”

Horror Classic Gothic Carmilla Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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“My name is Carmilla,” said the woman. “I’ve come from Mina, in Budapest. I think it’s time you were rescued from this place. Don’t you think?”

Carmilla Big Guns

Book:European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman

Source: European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman