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by Oscar Wilde

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Can one get this translated into English ?

Malola XD

IDK... Hard English to simple English? :v…moreXD

IDK... Hard English to simple English? :v(less)

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My book starts with "Dear Bosie, After long and fruitless waiting..." May I ask what version is this? Is this rewritten in some way? I came across another version that starts with ". . . Suffering is one very long moment" Hope to get some answers. Cheers.

Antoine I believe the one beginning “Dear Bosie” is the correct version….the line regarding suffering comes a bit later…..the second version you looked at is …moreI believe the one beginning “Dear Bosie” is the correct version….the line regarding suffering comes a bit later…..the second version you looked at is perhaps an abridged one….(less)

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