At fifty the madwoman in the attic breaks loose, stomps down the stair…

Erica Jong
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At fifty the madwoman in the attic breaks loose, stomps down the stairs, and sets fire to the house. She won't be imprisoned anymore. ✨ Erica Jong (2006). Fear of Fifty, p.15, Penguin
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At fifty the madwoman in the attic breaks loose, stomps down the stairs, and sets fire to the house. She won't be imprisoned anymore. ✨ Erica Jong (2006). Fear of Fifty, p.15, Penguin

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