Barbara Pym was an English novelist known for her witty and satirical portrayal of middle-class life. Her most famous work, "Excellent Women," explores the lives of unmarried women in post-World War II England. Pym's writing often focused on the relationships and dynamics between characters, and she is widely recognized as one of the most important writers of her generation.
Inanimate objects are sometimes full of surprises.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
It is always sad to say goodbye to those whom one has known for a very short time.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
The academic life can be an arid one.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
Age does not necessarily bring wisdom.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
Nobody is ever too old to learn.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
An unshared happiness is not happiness.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels
Cats, as you know, are quite impervious to threats.
Barbara Pym – Less Than Angels