Every aspect of personal life is radically affected by the quality of general life, and yet the general life is seen at its most important in completely personal terms. (Raymond Williams)

Every aspect of personal life is radically affected by the quality of general life, and yet the general life is seen at its most important in completely personal terms.

Raymond Williams

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