“ Unmarried women—earning their livings—it's the hardest life of all. ”
Virginia Woolf, The Voyage Out (1915). copy citation
| Author | Virginia Woolf |
|---|---|
| Source | The Voyage Out |
| Topic | women life |
| Date | 1915 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/144/144-h/144-h.htm |
Context
“"What a fine creature she is!" murmured Mrs. Thornbury, as the square figure in its manly coat withdrew.
"And I'm sure she has a hard life," sighed Mrs. Elliot.
"Oh, it is a hard life," said Mrs. Thornbury. "Unmarried women—earning their livings—it's the hardest life of all."
"Yet she seems pretty cheerful," said Mrs. Elliot.
"It must be very interesting," said Mrs. Thornbury. "I envy her her knowledge."
"But that isn't what women want," said Mrs. Elliot.
"I'm afraid it's all a great many can hope to have,"”
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