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William Styron was an American novelist known for his profound psychological insights and his depiction of Southern American life. His works often explore themes of race, class, and identity, with his novel 'Sophie's Choice' being particularly acclaimed for its nuanced portrayal of depression.

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“At any rate, during the few hours when the depressive state itself eased off long enough to permit the luxury of concentration, I had recently filled this vacuum with fairly extensive reading and I had absorbed many fascinating and troubling facts”

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Book:Darkness visible: a memoir of madness

Source: Darkness visible: a memoir of madness

“Most books, like their authors, are born to die; of only a few books can it be said that death has no dominion over them; they live, and their influence lives forever.”

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“Reading - the best state yet to keep absolute loneliness at bay.”

States Reading Loneliness Absolutes Library Being Lonely

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“A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading.”

Source: Conversations with William Styron

“What I really mean is that a great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end. You live several lives while reading it.”

Book Reading Good Book

Author:William Styron

About the Author

Born: June 11, 1925
Died: November 1, 2006
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 89

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Darkness visible: a memoir of madnessRelated source material

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A Tidewater Morning: Three Tales from YouthRelated source material

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Lie Down in Darkness: A NovelRelated source material

Selected Letters of William StyronRelated source material

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