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American author known for his literary criticism and historical research. His works span a wide range of literary fields from classical to modern literature, having a profound impact on American literature in the 20th century.

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Famous Lawrence Clark Powell Quotes

“We all think were going to be great and we feel a little bit robbed when our expectation aren't met, but sometimes our expectations sell us short. Sometimes the expected simply pales in comparison to the Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow.”

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Author:Lawrence Clark Powell

“Write to be understood, speak to be heard, read to grow.”

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Book:The Little Package: Pages on Literature and Landscape from a Traveling Bookman's Life

Source: The Little Package: Pages on Literature and Landscape from a Traveling Bookman's Life

About the Author

Born: September 6, 1906
Died: March 14, 2001
Known for: Author
Quotes: 18

Books & Sources

Books are basic: the essential Lawrence Clark PowellRelated source material

Bookman's Progress: The Selected Writings of Lawrence Clark PowellRelated source material

Books in My Baggage: Adventures in Reading and CollectingRelated source material

Next to Mother's Milk--: An Engelhard Lecture on the BookRelated source material

The Alchemy of Books: And Other Essays and Addresses on Books & WritersRelated source material

The Little Package: Pages on Literature and Landscape from a Traveling Bookman's LifeRelated source material

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