Engraving of a woman reading by candlelight by John Sartain, after a painting by Philippe Mercier. 1854.
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Engraving of a woman reading by candlelight by John Sartain, after a painting by Philippe Mercier. 1854.
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 
I remember reading about some Irish author (can’t remember which one though it could have been quite a few) who worked until the last of his candle burned down in a freezing cold room. Now we say if only we had a better laptop!
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I think the answer might be all of them, at least those who lived before a certain time. 🙂
That takes dedication to one’s craft, though, as well as an exceptional amount of eye strain.
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That’s a lovely picture.
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I agree!
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I love this. Her posture seems to suggest she needs to hurry to bed or that she’s researching on the sly. I also love that this is a woman reading at night, and not a man.
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What wonderful observations. I knew there was something that really spoke to me about this lady, and now I know why. Thank you!
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