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Edward Dahlberg was an American novelist known for his distinctive writing style and profound depiction of life in the American Midwest. His works are typically based on realism and delve into the complexities of human nature and social injustice.

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Famous Edward Dahlberg Quotes

“When one realizes that his life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels.”

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Book:Reasons of the heart

Source: Reasons of the heart

“Always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. Walt Disney Every decision you make is a mistake.”

“So much of our lives is given over to the consideration of our imperfections that there is no time to improve our imaginary virtues. The truth is we only perfect our vices, and man is a worse creature when he dies than he was when he was born.”

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Book:Alms for Oblivion

Source: Alms for Oblivion

About the Author

Born: July 22, 1900
Died: February 27, 1977
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 60

Books & Sources

Alms for OblivionRelated source material

Reasons of the heartRelated source material

The sorrows of Priapus: consisting of The sorrows of Priapus and The carnal mythRelated source material

Alms for oblivion, essays: With a foreword by Sir Herbert ReadRelated source material

Alms for oblivion: essaysRelated source material

The Carnal Myth: A Search Into Classical SensualityRelated source material

The Edward Dahlberg ReaderRelated source material

Because I was Flesh: The Autobiography of Edward DahlbergRelated source material

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