“A writer's business is minding other people's business ... all the vices of the village gossip are the virtues of the writer.”
Quote by Dawn Powell
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The Diaries of Dawn Powell: 1931-1965
This book offers an intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of Dawn Powell, a prominent American author, through her extensive diaries written from 1931 to 1965. The collection provides a candid account of her personal experiences, literary aspirations, and observations of the changing social landscape during that period. more
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Dawn Powell
Dawn Powell was an American writer born on November 28, 1896, and died on November 14, 1965. Her works are known for their deep insight into the lives of the American middle class. more
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