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‘Such nonsense!’ declared Dr Greysteel. 'Whoever heard of cats doing anything useful!’ 'Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner,“ said Strange. 'That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one’s imperfections.’

Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norell (via quoted-books)

‘Such nonsense!’ declared Dr Greysteel. 'Whoever heard of cats doing anything useful!’ 'Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner,“ said Strange. 'That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one’s imperfections.’

Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norell (via quoted-books)

Let your raven flags fly, folks! Tis the season of bisexual icon John Uskglass.

Wander a frozen moor in a black gown!

Bury your heart in a dark wood beneath the snow, yet still feel its ache!

Spend your nights dancing in the ruins of a fairy court, and your days ignoring Sir Walter Pole!

Imagine the bleakest of November landscapes, but make it camp!