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Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

“Technique holds a reader from sentence to sentence, but only content will stay in his mind.”

Quote by Joyce Carol Oates

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Joyce Carol Oates

Joyce Carol Oates is a renowned American author born on June 16, 1938. Her works span various literary forms such as novels, poetry, and drama, known for her unique narrative techniques and profound thematic explorations. more

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