If books were Persian carpets, one would not look only at the outer side. because it is the stitch that makes a carpet wear, gives it its life and bloom.
Rumer Godden Quotes
The stitch of a book is its words.
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| Birth: | 10th December, 1907 |
| Death: | 8th November, 1998 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Author |
About
Margaret Rumer Godden was an English author of over 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of Rumer Godden. A few of her works were co-written by her sister, Jon Godden, who wrote several novels on her own. These include Two Under the Indian Sun, a memoir of the Goddens' childhood in a region of India that is now part of Bangladesh.
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