"The sun through the curtains isn't really a window in the sky, it's just a big hole."
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About Barbara Comyns
Barbara Comyns (1907–1992) was an English author and artist known for her distinctive and unconventional writing style. She published her first novel 'Sisters by a River' in 1947, which was followed by several other works including 'Our Spoons Came from Woolworths' and 'The Vet's Daughter'. Comyns' writing often explored themes of domestic life, social issues, and the experiences of women in society.
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