Anthony Powell quote: In the seven years or so that had passed since I had last seen him, Sir Magnus Donners had grown ...

In the seven years or so that had passed since I had last seen him, Sir Magnus Donners had grown not so much older in appearance, as less like a human being.

~ Anthony Powell ~

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In the seven years or so that had passed since I had last seen him, Sir Magnus Donners had grown not...

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