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Caroline Blackwood

(1931–1996) Novelist

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Caroline Blackwood was a novelist.

Quick Facts About Caroline Blackwood

Born: July 16, 1931
Died: February 14, 1996
Profession: Novelist

About Caroline Blackwood

[Wikidata] English writer (1931–1996)... | [Wikipedia] Lady Caroline Maureen Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, known as Caroline Blackwood, was an English writer, socialite, and muse. Her novels have been praised for their wit and intelligence. One of her works is an autobiography, which detailed her wealthy but unhappy childhood. She was born into an aristocr

Quotes by Caroline Blackwood

“She took one of her poodle's charcoal biscuits out of the packet and ate it herself. 'Either these are quite delicious or…

Caroline Blackwood

Biscuits

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“When one was with her she could almost persuade one that there was something cowardly and despicable in any emotional dodging, in…

Caroline Blackwood

Life

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“Aunt Lavinia always had a near-religious belief that it was wicked to inflict one's personal despair on others. Any display of self-pity…

Caroline Blackwood

Despair

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“As you get older no doubt you'll change automatically, just like I did. You will learn all the tricks. You will dress…

Caroline Blackwood

Change

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“She was playing with semantics. I felt certain that she understood the word “tip” in English. She enjoyed pretending that she thought…

Caroline Blackwood

Duchess

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“I had hardly ever seen Great Granny Webster at that time, and yet her feelings interested me. She was little more to…

Caroline Blackwood

Family gathering

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“There is really nothing more unattractive than the sight of a young woman displaying a repulsive amount of arm.”

Caroline Blackwood

Arm

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“Great Granny Webster seemed to hate colours. Almost everything she owned was either black or dark brown.”

Caroline Blackwood

Colors

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