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“Yes: but aren't love and marriage notoriously synonymous in the minds of most women? Certainly very few men get the first without promising the second: love, that is--if it's just a matter of spreading her legs, almost any woman will do that for nothing.”

Quote by Truman Capote

Book:Summer Crossing: A Novel

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Summer Crossing: A Novel

Summer Crossing is a novel that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, set against the backdrop of a summer filled with pivotal moments and transformative experiences. more

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Truman Capote was an American author renowned for his distinctive narrative style and his works that frequently blurred the lines between fiction and non-fiction. His most celebrated novel, 'In Cold Blood,' is a seminal work in American literature, merging elements of true crime with literary fiction. Born on September 30, 1924, Capote passed away on August 25, 1984. more

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