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“You don’t think that literature can be a reflection of real life?” “Sure it can. But, like I said, Mr. Darcy isn’t a reflection of real life. I think he’s been put on a pedestal. It’s irrational.” quote by Christina Boyd — Download Open image

““You don’t think that literature can be a reflection of real life?” “Sure it can. But, like I said, Mr. Darcy isn’t a reflection of real life. I think he’s been put on a pedestal. It’s irrational.””

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