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Lydia Davis is an American writer born on July 15, 1947. Known for her concise and refined style, Davis is renowned for her short story writing. Her works have won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and the MacArthur Genius Grant.

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“I don’t like to hurt people’s feelings, and I don’t like to knock other writers as a matter of principle.”

People Matter Feelings Hurt Principles

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“If you think of something, do it. Plenty of people often think, “I’d like to do this, or that.”

People Ifs Thinking Terror Plenty Writer's Block

Book:Break It Down: Stories

Source: Break It Down: Stories

“I do see an interest in writing for Twitter. While publishers still do love the novel and people do still like to sink into one, the very quick form is appealing because of the pace of life.”

People Writing Stills Form Interest Novel Pace Publishers Pace Of Life

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“Often, the idea that there can be a wide range of translations of one text doesn't occur to people - or that a translation could be bad, very bad, and unfaithful to the original.”

People Ideas Originals Wide Range Translations Unfaithful

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Born: July 15, 1947
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 67

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