Margaret Drabble
Born: 01-01-1939
Margaret Drabble is an acclaimed British novelist and biographer known for her keen exploration of contemporary life. Born in 1939, she has authored numerous novels, including "The Millstone" and "The Peppered Moth," which often delve into themes of personal and societal change. A Cambridge graduate, Drabble has received prestigious awards like the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. Her works are celebrated for their insightful character studies and rich narrative detail.
Book summaries for books written by Margaret Drabble
Quotes
It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.
I'm not unhappy. I'm just not happy.
There is no good reason why we should not preserve our virginity to the grave.
I can see that one day I may have to renounce the world, resign my job and surrender my independence.
I suppose it was because I was never in love before. I didn't know how to handle it.
The first time I ever went to bed with a man I asked him what he was doing there. It wasn't his fault.
The best thing about the Pill is that it gives you such a sense of freedom.
I'm afraid I'm a bit of a moral coward.
I am not a natural mother. I don't have the instincts for it.
I don't think you ever really want a child. You just get pregnant and then you put up with it.
If you're prepared to be lonely, you can't be lonely.
The trouble with abortions is that they're always so bloody final.