Barbara Pym
1913 - 1980
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Quotes
Biography
Barbara Pym (1913-1980) was an English novelist known for her witty and insightful novels focusing on the lives of middle-class characters in post-World War II England. Despite facing setbacks in her writing career, including being out of fashion for a period of time, Pym gained critical acclaim later in life. Her works often explore themes of social class, relationships, and the nuances of everyday life with humor and a keen eye for detail.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Some people derive pleasure from the misfortunes of others.
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There seems to be a law of nature that you must hate someone who has injured you.
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Life comes easily to those who are bad.
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Immortality is really desirable, I guess. In terms of images, anyway.
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One's real life is so often the life that one does not lead.