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Charles Baxter is an American author born on May 13, 1947. His works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and unique narrative style, primarily focusing on short stories and novels.

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“There is such a thing as the poetry of a mistake, and when you say, "Mistakes were made," you deprive an action of its poetry, and you sound like a weasel.”

Made Character Action Sound Mistake Weasels Mistakes Were Made

Book:Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction

Source: Burning Down the House: Essays on Fiction

“The worst mistakes I've made have been the ones directed by sweet-natured hopefulness.”

Has Beens Made Mistake Worst Sweet Hopefulness

Book:The feast of love

Source: The feast of love

“As the poet says, all happy couples are alike, it's the unhappy ones who create the stories. I'm no longer a story. Happiness has made me fade into real life.”

Made Real Stories Poet Couple Real Life Unhappy Fades Happy Couple

Book:The feast of love

Source: The feast of love

About the Author

Born: May 13, 1947
Known for: Author
Quotes: 52

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The feast of loveRelated source material

Burning Down the House: Essays on FictionRelated source material

Believers: A Novella and StoriesRelated source material

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Gryphon: New and Selected StoriesRelated source material

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The art of subtext: beyond plotRelated source material

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