“If you get the landscape right, the characters will step out of it, and they'll be in the right place.”
Quote by Annie Proulx
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Annie Proulx
Annie Proulx, born on August 22, 1935, is an American journalist and novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound portrayals of life in the American West. more
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