“Imaginative writing has always been a solitary and indeed a somewhat antisocial activity. Apprenticeship existed, no doubt, but it was an apprenticeship to books and not to living masters of the craft.”
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Madison Smartt Bell
Madison Smartt Bell is an American novelist known for his historical novels. His works often set in the context of American history, delving into themes of race, identity, and power. more
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